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EVERYBODY NEEDS TREES

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Trees time to think! 1. Draw a tree on the space provided in your guided notes 2. Label the parts of the tree that you know. 3. Lets see how you did!

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Parts of a Tree Roots An anchor for the above- ground biomass Absorb water and nutrients from the soil Above-ground biomass VOCABULARY: 1.Biomass 2.Structure 3.Woody 4.Terminal 5.Organ

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Parts of a Tree Trunk Main structure of a tree covered in bark Supports the branches Supported by and attached to the roots Above-ground biomass VOCABULARY: 1.Biomass 2.Structure 3.Woody 4.Terminal 5.Organ

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Parts of a Tree Branch Woody structures Connected to the central trunk of a tree Above-ground biomass VOCAB: 1.Biomass 2.Structure 3.Woody 4.Terminal 5.Organ

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Parts of a Tree Twig Small thin terminal branch Above-ground biomass VOCAB: 1.Biomass 2.Structure 3.Woody 4.Terminal 5.Organ

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Parts of a Tree Leaves An above ground organ specialized for photosynthesis Tremendous variety of leaf types: Flat and thin Thick and rubbery Needle shaped Palm or fan shaped Above-ground biomass

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Thinking back to our opening exercise what are some products that you know come from these parts of a tree?

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Products Made from Trees Fuel Lumber Furniture Plywood Cinnamon Carpeting Suntan lotion Nuts Cosmetics Paper products Soap Sugar & syrup Gum Crayons Fruits Rubber Cork Can you think of any more? What part of the tree do you think these products come from?

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Products come from all parts of the tree Wood: Fuel lumber for houses Furniture Plywood Cellulose (major component of wood): Paper Paper products Carpeting Suntan lotion Bark: Cinnamon Sap: Cosmetics Soap Sugar & Spice Crayons Fruit, Leaves & Seed: Fruits Nuts What would your life be like without all of these products?

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Value of Trees What are some observations you can make about this landscape?

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What are some observations you can make to compare this landscape from the last?

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Sustainable Forestry Forest area is cut down and trees are allowed to grow back Environmental impacts are minimized Healthy landscape with areas of early succession and old growth forest Forest area is cut down and the land is put to another use Timber Harvesting Deforestation

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Benefits of Trees Social Communal Environmental Economic

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Social Benefits Make life more pleasant! Become personally attached Frequently planted as living memorials Resistance of residents to remove trees Feel peaceful, restful and secure around trees Trees foster safer, more sociable neighborhood environments absorb high-frequency noise, which is the most distressing for humans Hospital patients that see trees need less medication and have faster recovery times

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Communal Benefits Privacy Recreation Direct pedestrian traffic Reduce glare and reflection Provide background to architecture Cast shade in the evenings that encourages residents to come out and enjoy walks and bike rides Slows drivers as trees make them feel enclosed in the tree tunnels

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Environmental Benefits Moderate climate moderate the effects of sun, wind and rain temperature in the vicinity of trees is cooler Leaves improve air quality filter the air by removing dust, smoke and particulates absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen absorb air pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide

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Environmental Benefits Trees conserve water intercept water, store it and reduce storm runoff and flooding help keep water clean and drinkable roots can trap and filter out contaminants Wildlife Habitat provide shelter and food for a variety of insects, birds and small animals

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Trees Provide Wildlife Food and Shelter

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Economic Benefits: Direct The savings in energy costs and the increase in property value directly benefit homeowners. Energy costs air-conditioning costs are lower in a tree-shaded homes heating costs are reduced when a home has a windbreak Increase in property value trees increase in value as they mature landscaped homes are more valuable

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Value of Trees - Example