Nations across the globe are actively fighting back against climate change and global warming. As the climate is supposed to change, human factors are speeding up the process causing destruction to our very own ecosystem. Deforestation also plays a major role in the downfall of our climate and ecosystem. Humanity has an obligation to cut out the problems that is causing the destruction of our planet, and there are ways of doing so. We all just need to get on the same page and fight for our planet.
The Problem with Deforestation
Deforestation is the removal and destruction of our forests for the purpose of other uses. Forests are cut down for many reasons that include production of other materials and consumer goods, building neighborhoods and apartment complexes, logging operations for paper products and lumber use, and much more!
Farming, drilling, mining, and other events cause the other half of deforestation. We do see forests being destroyed by wildfires as well, which is why our planet has to come together to solve every single issue resulting in deforestation. We’re sacrificing the long-term benefits of our trees for a short-term gain.
City Trees are Vanishing
San Jose’s trees are slowly vanishing. San Jose is seeing its trees disappear each year more and more. This is a very serious problem around the country because we have so many major cities. Cities don’t have the forest or tree areas like those of the suburbs and rural parts of the country. When trees are planted in the city and parks are all around with vegetation, this is very beneficial for the people in the city, as well as the atmosphere.
In cities where smog and pollution are a very serious matter, trees are needed to help combat the pollution and toxic particles in the air. Trees capture debris and toxic chemicals and trap them, then they release oxygen for life on Earth. If we’re seeing more trees vanish from major cities around the globe, it might be time to start planning to plant more trees each year and develop more nature parks.
Planting Trees for the Future
At Cold Stream Farm, we provide a variety of species of shrubs and trees at wholesale. We understand the importance of a natural environment around our homes and our cities. Trees are not meant to be cast out and kept in the forest, but they’re here for us to take care of. Planting trees is not going to reverse global warming or climate change, but it can help heal our planet.
What Can We Do as Individuals to Save Our Forests?
One of the difficult responses as individuals is how we respond to disasters and climate change. How do we combat climate change and do our part to protect and preserve our national forests here at home? Well, it’s not any easy solution to get to because everyone has a busy life. However, there are ways we can participate in protecting the environment!
- Plant Trees and Shrubs on Property
- Start a Garden/Wildlife Refuge at Home
- Go Organic and Get Rid of Chemicals Used for Landscaping/Gardening
- Pick up Trash at State/National Parks
- Join a Committee!
We understand the difficult decisions in life we have when we’re shown advertisements for convenience. Convenience and inexpensive materials are attractive to us, but sometimes we can shift our lifestyles without impacting them too much to help do our part in saving the planet.
If you’re looking to be a small part in the large movement of helping to save our environment and ecosystem, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Contact Cold Stream Farm at 231-464-5809 today or visit us online for more information about our trees and shrubs for wholesale.
