Planting Trees
Kids Green Activities

Planting a tree will benefit you and your kids for years to come and will teach them the meaning of being responsible for their actions.

You can plant a tree in your back yard, in your neighborhood, school, local park or wherever you and your kid decide to.

Why Plant Trees?

• According to the UN statistics, we lose every day 49,421 Acres of forest, this adds up to 18 million Acres per year, when you plant a tree you help make up for the loss of trees.
• Planting a tree is a fun activity that makes you feel closer to Mother Nature.
• With this small but significant act you help countering climate change.
• They are universally powerful symbols, a physical expression of life, growth and vigour.

Where Plant Trees?

Everywhere!

• You can plant a tree in your back yard, gardens, or parks.
• Arrange a planting day at school or in your neighborhood.
• Or raise money at school for tree planting

What Your Kid Will Learn From Planting Trees?

• Their actions influence the environment, just as the environment influences their actions.
• Helping the environment is their obligation.
• Trees are vital part of their lives.
• Every small action makes a difference.
• Responsibly - they will have to care for the trees, watering and protecting them.

Benefits of Planting Trees

• Trees producing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide and contaminants from the air. In one year, an average tree inhales 12 kilograms (26 pounds) of CO2 and exhales enough oxygen for a family of four for a year.
• Trees’ root fibers help filter groundwater. They trap nutrients and pollutants that are potential contaminants.
• Tree roots hold soil in place so it cannot be easily blown away by wind or washed away by water; Without trees, heavy rains can wash soil into streams and rivers, creating avenues for nutrient pollution and habitat destruction, and increasing the likelihood of flooding.
• Trees absorb sound and reduce noise pollution.
• Trees shade asphalt reducing what is know as the “Heat Island” effect.
• They provide habitat for many different species of animals.
• Planting trees can help cool your home in the summer and conserve energy.
• In the winter, trees can act as windbreaks for your home and will help you save on heating costs.
• Forests and trees offering recreational opportunities and spiritual comfort, looking at trees makes people feel better.
• Planting a tree can significantly increase your property values.
• Medicinal products from trees help to cure diseases and increase fertility.
• Trees beautify urban and community areas such as parks, streets, and schoolyards.

How to Plant Trees

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