Alma, Zita, Madam, Fr. Angel & Me at the back..the most tiring and toughest climb I ever made in my life...but once you reach the top, its heaven..and the scenery...thats why ancient people always associated the top of mountains as abodes of the gods...no wonder!
my super besfren going home at the back of a pickup truck...
Why planting trees is important
Tree planting is a very positive action to take for the environment and is one answer to the threat of global warming.
If you are concerned about global warming and your carbon footprint, the most important step you can take is to reduce CO2 emissions. It is not possible to truly 'offset' carbon emissions or become carbon neutral simply by planting trees because:
- Burning fossil fuels releases carbon that has been locked away for millions of years, creating a net increase of carbon in the atmosphere. This is creating a rise in the Earth's temperature which is leading to significant climatic change.
- It can be years before a newly-planted tree will absorb significant amounts of CO2 - but the burning of fossil fuels releases CO2 into the atmosphere immediately, contributing to global warming.
There is also a risk that while 'carbon offsetting' has benefits, it could provide people with an excuse for maintaining a fossil-fuel intensive lifestyle.
So the best thing is to become carbon conscious. Do all you can to reduce your carbon emissions - and plant trees to reduce the impact of emissions that can't be avoided.
While widespread deforestation is releasing more CO2 into the atmosphere, planting trees instead absorbs CO2 - and it also encourages biodiversity and provides habitats for wildlife.
Trees also play an important role in sustainable living. They provide fuel that is virtually carbon-neutral, fruit and nuts for food, timber, shelter for smallholdings and farms and they help prevent soil erosion. There is no doubt that every single tree planted is of real benefit to the planet.
