Fun Fact: There are over 23,000 different kinds of trees in the world. Not everyone is aware of how the presence of trees can enhance the value of their property, the quality of the air around, the temperature beneath the canopy, and the beauty of the local scenery. Imagine a world without trees - almost impossible, right? Trees do so much to stabilize and beautify the environment in which they live - a lesson humans could learn from.
Absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen and purifying the air, providing habitats for birds, squirrels, insects, snakes, and other small creatures (including children sometimes!), rooting the soil in place and preventing erosion, blocking the sunlight for a respite from the heat, producing all kinds of food and useful lumber for cooking and building houses, and adding beauty and color to the natural environment are just a few things that trees do every day. It's safe to say that trees are definitely our friends.
Next time you go outside, start observing your local tree population. Are most of the trees imported or are they native to your home town or area? The more you observe and learn about what's around you, the more connected you will feel to nature.