Trees play a vital role in the environment in which we live, by providing character and beauty within our towns and cities and improving our mental wellbeing.
Trees form a vital part of our eco-system by:
- Producing the oxygen we breathe
- Absorbing carbon dioxide and some pollutants
- Helping to form rain
- Reducing soil erosion
- Acting as wind and noise barriers
- Providing shade in a rapidly warming climate
- Supporting much of the world’s wildlife
- Supplying us with natural fruits, nuts, syrups and medicines
- Producing the bi-products of wood and paper
- Providing an educational resource
A tree is a complex living organism which often comes into conflict with public and property, especially when growing in an urban environment. Just like any living organism, a tree can suffer from disease and infection. If a tree is not cared for it could become potentially dangerous as it may:
- be partly or wholly decayed and therefore liable to fall
- become infected by decay pathogens weakening its structural integrity
- be of such a shape, size or structure that it is unsafe in the environment in which it is growing
If you are worried about a tree you are responsible for contact Lushland today.