The benefits of trees are numerous. Trees provide shelter and food for wildlife and wood products for man. They produce oxygen and filter out carbon dioxide and air pollutants from the atmosphere. One acre of trees produce enough oxygen to keep 18 people alive for one year. The leaves decay in the soil, providing nutrients and building organic material.
Trees help protect the soil from erosion.
Trees reduce heating and cooling bills by shading houses in the Summer and blocking chilling winds in the Winter. Edible Plants Always be sure of your identification when eating plants. Mistaken identity could cause sickness or death. When in doubt consult a reference manual. Remember to avoid harmful plants and do not pick endangered plants.