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How can we reduce cutting down trees?

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Try to reduce the amount of paper you use since trees need to get chopped down to produce more.

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How can I prevent deforestation?

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Focus on buying paper products that have been made from recycled material so no new trees have to be cut down.

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What steps can a neighborhood community take to protect its trees?

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Start a community organization! Plant a community garden, and lobby your local politicians to protect any parks and public green spaces. You could even host weekly cleanups to make sure that your neighborhood stays clean and well-maintained.

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Which trees absorb more carbon dioxide?

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Every type of tree performs is capable of filtering carbon. When it comes to the best trees for this, any kind of oak tree is going to be at the top of the pyramid. Maples, mulberries, eucalyptus, and sweetgum trees are good as well.

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How are trees helpful to the environment?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide and other potentially harmful gases from the atmosphere and produce new oxygen. They also, of course, provide a habitat for birds.

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How can saving trees be beneficial for humans?

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Saving trees is beneficial for humans, because trees provide oxygen and purify the air.

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What are three things I can do to protect the forest?

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Clean up litter, practice fire safety to avoid forest fires and educate people in your community about the importance of forests.

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Is only for oxygen that trees are important?

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No. Trees also keep soil in place and are important for forming clouds and rain.

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How do roots help trees?

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Roots anchor the tree to the ground. They absorb nutrients from the soil to feed the tree.

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How to stop climate change from damaging the environment?

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Grow as much plant life as possible to take in the extra carbon. This may slow it down if this method is used in mass effect.

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How do I plant trees?

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Buy a baby or an adult from the nursery -- or if you'd like, buy a variety. Dig a hole in the ground, take the tree out of its pot, and put in the hole. Fill the hole back up with soil, but do not cover the tree. And voila! It's planted!

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What is the purpose in cutting down trees?

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To build homes and for the manufacturing of paper and other products.

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How canI help save trees?

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Use scrap paper whenever you can. When writing down phone messages, instead of writing them on a new sheet, pull out a piece of scrap paper from the recycling (provided it's not stained or dirty). Every year on your birthday plant a tree, it can be really fun to do. Try not to waste paper and try to use it productively.

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Why should we save trees?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide and manufacture oxygen. They provide fruit, nuts, shade and beauty. They also provide habitat for birds and certain animals. They help prevent soil erosion.

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How many trees get cut down every year?

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15 billion trees are cut down worldwide each year, which is over 41 million per day. Only 1.9 billion trees are planted each year.

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Does recycling paper help trees?

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Yes. If paper and other materials are recycled, this decreases the need to chop down more trees to make new things.

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Do trees generate electricity?

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Researchers discovered that plants can generate, by a single leaf, more than 150 Volts, enough to simultaneously power 100 LED light bulbs. Researchers also showed that an "hybrid tree" made of natural and artificial leaves can act as an innovative "green" electrical generator converting wind into electricity.

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How do I take care of water and land?

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You could take care of water and land by spreading awareness about what is happening to the forest and the trees. If possible, ask your parents to buy you some seeds or saplings and grow them and put them in cages so that people don't step on your baby plant and make beautiful posters on it and ask your friends to make their contribution in it.

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How do I save trees when so many trees are cut down each day?

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Start planting some new ones. Then they balance each other. Also, having friends help you plant trees is a huge help and even your kids and family can help. After you plant those trees, water and care for them so they reach maturity.

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How can I give energy to the plant if I haven't watered the plant for 2-5 days?

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Plants need water to survive. The plant gets its energy from the sun. Put the plant in a sunny spot and water it regularly.

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