A tree is a large woody plant. A defining feature is its tall, hard stem. They have leaves. They propagate using seeds. There are a group of trees in a forest.
Trees are beautiful and useful gifts of nature. Trees are great friends of men. Trees give us flowers, fruits, timber, bamboo, fuels, etc. We can rest under the cool shade of a tree. We get wood from the trees to make furniture, doors, windows, etc.
Trees are also a great source of materials for paper, rubber, gums, herbs and medicine plants. Forest brings clouds and cause rainfall. Trees prevent soil erosion. They protect us from severe weather.
Importance of Trees: Trees are a part and parcel of earthly life. All life directly or indirectly owes its existence to them.
- Trees release oxygen which we need for our life. They also absorb the carbon-dioxide.
- Many living species live in trees. Trees form the natural habitat of many animals, birds and insects.
- Trees help make the land fertile. We get good crops out of fertile land.
- They are the sources of the fruits and flowers.
- They offer us cool shade during summer.
- During rainy season, we take shelter under the trees.
- Trees and plants are the sources of many supply life-saving drugs.
- They prevent land erosion and guard us against pollution. Thus, trees keep up the ecological balance.
- Trees protect us from inclement wind also.
- Seeds, nuts and fruits are food sources for humans and animals.
Conclusion: Thus, trees play an important role in our life. Felling of trees disturbs the eco-system. We should preserve trees and plants with great care.
Edited with inputs from various contributors.