What tree should I plant?
Depending on where on the planet you live will help you choose what type of tree to plant. We recommend you plant a tree native to where you live. For example in the United Kingdom, you could plant an oak tree.
What is plant a tree day?
Depending on where you live it can be called different things. It is often a holiday where people are encouraged to plant a tree on that day. Some places like the United Kingdom have “plant a tree week”.
Plant a tree for climate change?
Planting a tree is a great way to help fight climate change. Trees not only act as a carbon store, but they also provide huge benefits to the local environment.
Trees Combat the Greenhouse Effect
Trees Clean the Air
Trees Provide Oxygen
Trees Cool the Streets and the City
Trees Conserve Energy
Trees Save Water
Trees Help Prevent Water Pollution
Trees Help Prevent Soil Erosion
Trees Shield Children from Ultra-Violet Rays
Trees Provide Food
Trees Heal
Trees Reduce Violence
Trees Mark the Seasons
Trees Create Economic Opportunities
Trees Are Teachers and Playmates
Trees Bring Diverse Groups of People Together
Trees Add Unity
Trees Provide a Canopy and Habitat for Wildlife
Trees Block Things
Trees Provide Wood
Trees Increase Property Values
Trees Increase Business Traffic
Plant a tree for free? You can plant a tree by using seeds from trees that are already nearby. For example, if you see an Oak tree, during autumn it will drop acorns which are the seeds used to grow new oak trees. You can pick them up and plant them in a pot or your front yard. Plant a tree for a Christmas present? You can plant a tree on a special occasion such as Christmas or another holiday period. Why plant a tree? Planting a tree can be an act of gratitude. Trees are an integral part of human life and human history. By planting a tree, we are in an act of giving back to what trees have given us. Trees have provided food, shelter, wood for warmth, allowed us to build boats and homes and most importantly oxygen to breath. Why plant a tree in memory of someone? Planting a tree in memory of someone is a good way to honour them. Why plant a tree to save the world? Planting a tree is such a simple act that most people are able to do it. If everyone planted a tree every month, we would help reduce the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which would help in combatting climate change by reversing global warming. Earth is the only home we know so far. We can’t just leave on a whim to colonise another planet. We need to take care of our pale blue dot, Spaceship Earth. Why plant a tree to offset your carbon footprint? Everything we do in life has a carbon footprint, from travelling to constructing buildings, and eating. By planting trees, over the lifetime the trees will absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. By becoming carbon neutral, or even better, climate-positive it means we can create balance with nature. Why plant a tree for life? Planting a tree for life can be a symbolic gesture. A tree planted for someone on the day of their birth will grow with them throughout their life and continue even after their death. Some trees live for thousands of years. Why plant a tree for the environment? Planting trees can help the local environment by helping stop soil erosion, which can also cause landslides. Where to plant a tree? You can plant a tree in a pot in your home. All you need is a pot, soil, water, sunlight and seed from a tree. Where to plant a tree in my front yard? This depends on several factors including space, the type of tree you are planting, temperature, sunlight, soil acidity etc. If you know which tree you wish to plant, then you can research the best growing conditions for that type of tree. Where to plant a tree in memory of someone? It depends on where you live. Some people ask to have a tree planted on their ashes, or where they are buried so that as they have taken nutrients from the plants and animals through their life, they will be giving back to nature in their death. Who can plant a tree? Anyone with access to pot, water, soil, sunlight and seeds can plant a tree. It may be that you live in a location with no access to a garden, but many people have bonsai trees which are an art form from Japan which grow in pots. Who will plant a tree for me? If you are disabled or have difficulty with movement, it might be that you can’t plant a tree by yourself. You can always ask a friend, family member or neighbour for help. When is national plant a tree day? Depending on where you live, you can see the dates of the plant a tree day here: Arbor Day When is the best time to plant a tree? The best time to plant a tree is now. When can you plant a tree? If you own land you can plant trees on your own land. If you don’t own land you need to ask permission of the landowner if you are allowed to plant a tree. Plant a tree on your birthday? Planting a tree on your birthday every year is a great way to commemorate your life. Is there a step by step guide to planting a tree? See below for an easy three-step guide to planting a tree. Our Objective Promote gardening in our towns and cities to help provide clean air and mental health. Our Goal Start small, plant a tree in your garden, take a photo. Post it on social media with #shenron
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