They purify the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, prevent erosion, and act as an important buffer against climate change. Forests offer a home to much of the world's diverse array of plants and animals and provide essential natural resources from timber and food to medicinal plants.
Trees add beauty and improve personal health. Trees reduce air pollution. Trees fight the atmospheric greenhouse effect. Trees conserve water and reduce soil erosion. Trees save energy. Trees modify local climate. Trees increase economic stability. Trees reduce noise pollution.