What Do Trees Do?

Trees play several beneficial roles for us and our environment. Here are a few:

  • Air filtration

  • Water filtration

  • Habitats/homes for wildlife

  • Beautiful scenery

  • Material for industry

    • Paper

    • Wood Pellets

    • Buildings/Housing

    • Furniture

What Can Cause Harm to/Stress on Trees?

  • When trees are overcrowded

  • Fire (Could be from a controlled burn or wildfire)

  • Southern Pine Beetle (SPB)

    • Often are the reason you see brown-topped pine trees