Trees are important tools in the fight against global warming. Trees absorb the carbon dioxide (CO2), that is given off by green house gas emissions, and use it during photosynthesis (meaning they intake CO2 in order to make 02 (oxygen)).
Any type of plant can intake carbon dioxide, but trees do it best because, they are larger, and have extensive root structures. What is also special about trees, is that they can capture carbon before it has a chance to reach the upper atmosphere. Disallowing it to hang around the atmosphere, trap in heat, and increase our global temperature.
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), tree species that grow quickly and live longer, are ideal carbon sinks. But, having these two qualities in a tree are rare and require genetic alterations in a lab. However, tree species that younger and grow quickly are "ideal" trees to make a carbon sink. But, it has been observed that trees that grow slowly can store more carbon over their significantly longer lives.
So which tree species are the best to offset global warming?
Tests have been conducted, and researches say that trees that don't require a lot of maintance, are the best to offset global warming. Of course, it is also suggested that if you are planting a tree, make sure your planting it in the right climate and living conditions.
Trees such as: Common Horse-chestnut, Black Walnut, American Sweetgum, Ponderosa Pine, Red Pine, White Pine, London Plane, Hispaniolan Pine, Douglas Fir, Scarlet Oak, Red Oak, Virginia Live Oak, and Bald Cypress are considered the best for absorbing and storing carbon.
So whenever you are wanting to make a difference on the environment, plant a tree! Or, if you are wanting to make a larger contribution to tree planting efforts; feel free donate your time or money to any tree planting organization.
If you need help on getting started with planting a tree, or the tree planting process. This video will show you how.
Any type of plant can intake carbon dioxide, but trees do it best because, they are larger, and have extensive root structures. What is also special about trees, is that they can capture carbon before it has a chance to reach the upper atmosphere. Disallowing it to hang around the atmosphere, trap in heat, and increase our global temperature.
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), tree species that grow quickly and live longer, are ideal carbon sinks. But, having these two qualities in a tree are rare and require genetic alterations in a lab. However, tree species that younger and grow quickly are "ideal" trees to make a carbon sink. But, it has been observed that trees that grow slowly can store more carbon over their significantly longer lives.
So which tree species are the best to offset global warming?
Tests have been conducted, and researches say that trees that don't require a lot of maintance, are the best to offset global warming. Of course, it is also suggested that if you are planting a tree, make sure your planting it in the right climate and living conditions.
Trees such as: Common Horse-chestnut, Black Walnut, American Sweetgum, Ponderosa Pine, Red Pine, White Pine, London Plane, Hispaniolan Pine, Douglas Fir, Scarlet Oak, Red Oak, Virginia Live Oak, and Bald Cypress are considered the best for absorbing and storing carbon.
So whenever you are wanting to make a difference on the environment, plant a tree! Or, if you are wanting to make a larger contribution to tree planting efforts; feel free donate your time or money to any tree planting organization.
If you need help on getting started with planting a tree, or the tree planting process. This video will show you how.
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