by Patricia Burke of Safe Tech International; Featuring the Work of German Researcher Cornelia Waldmann-Selsam by permission

“Climate” and Changes in Land Use vs. Trees

Trees and forests have been likened to the lungs of the planet. The UK’s Woodland Trust notes, trees “prevent flooding, reduce city temperature, reduce pollution, and keep soil nutrient-rich.” “Protecting old, established woods and trees is essential.”

In November of 2023, the World Economic Forum addressed the question What role do trees really play in fighting climate change? An expert explains Zurich’s Tomas Crowther was quoted, “It’s important to remember that a forest is not just a load of sticks of trees. They’re not just sticks of carbon. These are diverse, thriving ecosystems and it’s the biodiversity within them that allows them to capture and store all that carbon in the long term as a wonderful byproduct.” [ ] from the scientific perspective, a trillion trees means millions of local communities being economically empowered by the biodiversity they depend on. []

“Most of our planet’s forests have only reached 30% of their full maturity – allowing them to grow and fully mature could make a huge contribution to the climate fight.” – Source

Narratives about climate and carbon are laden with controversy.

But simple observation and discernment can be applied to assess whether or not a certain environmental exposure either nurtures – or kills – plants and trees.

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