Importance of planting trees

In this busy world, we have completely forgotten the connection between us and Nature. Although we know that we cannot eat money, we are running after it and destroying our natural environment. Thousands of trees are cut down each day in Bangladesh and only a few are being planted. Trees provide us with food and scenic beauty. They hold other benefits as well. They keep the ecosystem balanced, as birds and bees build their habitats in them. A decline in the number of trees is the root cause of problems like a deteriorating ecosystem, soil erosion, floods, abnormal rise in temperature and a host of other problems. As trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, hence decreasing the impact of greenhouse gases.
As trees benefit us in different ways, it is our responsibility to protect them and respect them. Planting a tree is a cheap investment which results in a massive return. The best thing we can do is that after enjoying any fruit, we plant its seeds, instead of throwing those away. We should consider planting trees a continuous charity.

Nazim Hossain,
Student of BBA,
Islamic University, Kushtia