Evergreens trees, like cedar, juniper and holly are particularly valuable to wildlife. Some deciduous trees high in wildlife value include black cherry, red maple, river birch, dogwood, American beech, black gum, hickory, walnut and a variety of oaks. Try as we might to set ourselves apart from these giants of the plant world, civilization has always been linked to trees. The discovery of fire and inventions such as the wheel, paper, boats, many of our musical instruments, the airplane and all rubber products would have been impossible without trees. In many of the major religions of the world, trees represent spirits, gods, paradise, knowledge, fertility, strength and stability.
Trees improve the quality of our lives.
As children we climb them to hang swings or build forts. We retreat to the forest in search of solitude or adventure. Trees attract insects, birds and mammals to an otherwise sterile suburbia or concrete city. Landscaping with trees can increase the value of both residential and commercial property by as much as 20 percent. Every year, trees paint our autumn landscape in a blaze of fiery colors.