Trees provide essential ecosystem services from "summary" of The Overstory by Richard Powers
Trees are not just living things that stand tall and provide shade. They are essential players in the intricate web of life that we call an ecosystem. These majestic beings have been quietly performing crucial roles that are often taken for granted by humans. One of the most important roles trees play is that of producing oxygen. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which is vital for the survival of all living creatures on Earth. Without this constant exchange of gases, life as we know it would not be sustainable. In addition to producing oxygen, trees also act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their trunks, b...
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