Why+Plants+and+Trees+are+so+Important

=Why are plants and trees so unique and important to Earth? =

Almost everyone can say that they have seen a plant or a tree up close. We have sat under their shade or eaten them for supper. Trees make great places to build a fort or swing and they can be grown just about anywhere. But although we interact with plants and trees almost daily, do we really [|understand] why they are so important? [|Globio.org] is a great resource to help explain some of the most important aspects of plants and trees. Here both teachers and students can explore trees and plants in depth. (as well as many other topics)

 Listen to some kids talk about why they think trees are important media type="youtube" key="8h_X-60TYFU" height="390" width="640" Some of the most important factors that we must remember about trees and plants are that they :


 * Are a vital component to the air that we breathe
 * They help to moderate the climate
 * They help preserve the soil and prevent the erosion
 * They provide a habitat for many many animals

Dr. Seuss tells a wonderful tale about taking care of our environment and especially the trees media type="custom" key="9103622" width="130" height="130"

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