Tree planting

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tree-planting

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific basis?Grounded in silviculture and forest science for successful regeneration
2. What is the ecological functions?Carbon sequestration, oxygen production, soil stabilization, water conservation, and habitat provision
3. What is tree planting and why do we do it?Tree planting means moving young trees into new places. We do it to grow forests, give us wood, clean the air, and help the planet.
4. How do trees help the Earth?Trees take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen. They stop soil from washing away and keep water clean.

Silviculture: The art and science of controlling the growth of forests to meet specific objectives.
Carbon Sequestration: The process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and stored in solid or liquid form.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.