Trees fill an important role in our ecosystem and habitat for both human beings and other living creatures.
When it comes to tree maintenance services in your garden, whether it be tree planting, pruning or tree removal, you can always contact a qualified arborist such as Northern Beaches Arborist.
Most of us take for granted the beauty trees, shrubs and flowers bring to our environments and communities. That being said, the benefit of trees being present still positively impacts our daily lives and our health whether or not we’re conscious of it.
Today we’re going to highlight some of the interesting facts about trees that you may not know!
1. One of the oldest living trees is nearly 5,000 years old!
The ancient bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) in California's White Mountains, USA, are one of the oldest living tree species, according to the World Guinness Book of Records.
Samples from one of the oldest of these trees show its existence being more than 4,800 years old.
Whilst in an urban environment we probably don’t require our trees to last quite that long - we can certainly help our trees to live at an optimum level. Things like tree planting in the correct locations and soil, whilst also looking after it according to the advice of an arborist in the Northern Beaches or a qualified tree specialist.
2. Planting trees can help reduce your electricity costs
Tree planting in strategic places can assist with keeping your house cooler in summer, by providing shading, reducing the need for electrical cooling.
The trees can also form a barrier of protection or a perimeter around your home. An arborist in the Northern Beaches can assist with tree planting services and providing advice on strategic locations for new trees.
Which moves us on to another cool fact.
Have you ever wondered which country in the world has the most trees?
3. Russia tops the list with 642 billion trees, according to a study by Nature journal.
This is followed by Canada with 318 billion trees and Brazil with 308 billion trees.
4. There are over 60K+ known tree species on Earth.
In April 2017, the Journal of Sustainable Forestry published data stating that over 60,000 tree species exist all across the globe.
When tree planting in your yard, first consider the weather conditions, seasons and purpose for growing the tree so you can choose what tree species will suit your purpose/goal and where to put it. Northern Beaches Arborist can assist you with tree maintenance services every step of the way.
An interesting thing to note is that when planting or adding a new tree to an open pasture area, you can increase bird biodiversity in and around that area.
Here’s to tree planting!
5. Trees are strong and savvy.
Although trees may seem passive and gentle, they are not! Trees can produce chemicals to fight off pests or damaging insects.
Not only that, trees can send ‘warning signs’ to other trees via these same chemical reactions to prepare other trees close by of an insect attack.
Amazing!
6. Trees help with our overall health – not just with better quality oxygen.
Studies have shown the positive effects experiencing nature has on humans.
When we’re exposed to trees, phytoncides released from trees can reduce stress, boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and improve your mood.
So even if you live in an urban environment, find a local park or bushland and make the most of it, for your overall health.
If you’re looking to plants some new trees or just need some plain ol’ fashioned tree maintenance services, get in touch with Northern Beaches Arborist today.
Get an obligation free quote!
Call Northern Beaches Arborist today on: 0423 914 950.
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