Amazingly, trees cover over 30 percent of the world’s land area. In forests, they’re kings and queens, reigning supreme over all the other plants and animals below.
In parks and gardens, and along city streets, trees bring beauty and a little bit of wild into our lives. But they’re not just standing there looking pretty. Trees are alive and working hard. So get to know them! Here are some cool facts to deepen your relationship with these super-sized, super-powered green giants.
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Pollination and Reproduction
For new trees to be born, trees need to make seeds. The first step in that process is to p ...
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Tough Inside and Out
Trees have evolved to tower over other plants. To get so big, they need some special featu ...
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Energy Factories
Like all living things, trees need energy to grow. But trees don’t have mouths to ea ...
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Trees and People
People have a very close relationship with trees. Trees provide us with oxygen to breathe. ...
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