What trees give us

This little blue planet floating in space that we call home has given us so much to appreciate, and trees are one of those magical growing components. The multiple benefits of trees are wide and varied, and we might not always think of how trees affect our lives daily but here are some thoughts to ponder in your daily life about the trees that surround us.

• Trees combat climate change: Trees absorb CO2, removing and storing the carbon while releasing oxygen back into the air.

• Trees provide oxygen: In one year, an acre of large trees can give enough oxygen for 18 people to breathe.

• Trees h...