The roles of the tree on urban balance

The tree is a vital resource for society. The following excerpt discusses the many benefits of the tree in an urban setting. We hope that this text will lead you to become aware of the importance of trees for the well-being of present and future generations. Click here for tree surveys.

The oxygen producing tree and source of life

The phenomenon of photosynthesis, of which only plants are able, uses light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into a staple food for the tree (sugars) and oxygen that purifies the air. Trees have greatly promoted the advent of animal life on the earth. Visit this site for tree surveys.

The air purifier

Trees and other plants affect the quality of the air we breathe, acting as true air filters (dust absorption). In fact, pollutants and dust suspended in the air can be captured by the leaves of trees, thus limiting their circulation in the environment.

The tree: synonymous with biological diversity

The diversity of organisms, mainly in the forest, is a fundamental measure of the health of the natural environment. The disappearance of a single plant species alone can lead to the extinction of 30 animal species. The energy produced and stored by plants is a source of food for animals.

The tree fights soil erosion

Planting and tree conservation are excellent ways of controlling soil erosion, which is very common in urban areas, particularly due to construction and trampling. Tree roots hold the soil in sloping terrain while their foliage regularly provides organic matter for litter to cover the land. Trees stabilize and regulate soil hydrology and groundwater levels.

The lack of vegetation cover makes the soil surface more sensitive to the impact of drops of water and the force of the wind. This may result in degradation of the soil structure or loss of material either by gully, runoff erosion, etc. The problem is particularly acute on sloping soils, stream and riverbanks, cliffs, hills and embankments.