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WATER Trees play a key role in capturing rainwater and reducing the risk of natural disasters like floods and landslides. Their intricate root systems act like filters, removing pollutants and slowing down the water’s absorption into the soil. This process prevents harmful waterslide erosion and reduces the risk of over-saturation and flooding. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Association, a mature evergreen tree can intercept more than 15,000 litres of water every year. BIODIVERSITY A single tree can be home to hundreds of species of insect, fungi, moss, mammals, and plants. Depending on the kind of food and shelter they need, different forest animals require different types of habitat. Without trees, forest creatures would have nowhere to call home. - Young, Open Forests: These forests occur as a result of fires or logging. Shrubs, grasses, and young trees attract animals like black bears, the American goldfinch, and bluebirds in North America. - Middle-Aged Forests: In middle-aged forests, taller trees begin to outgrow weaker trees and vegetation. An open canopy allows for the growth of ground vegetation prefered by animals like salamanders, elk, and tree frogs. - Older Forests: With large trees, a complex canopy, and a highly developed understory of vegetation, old forests provide habitat for an array of animals, including bats, squirrels, and many birds. SOCIAL IMPACT From arborists to loggers and researchers, the job opportunities provided by the forestry ind...

Trees with beautiful purple flowers can add some much needed color to just about any home garden or landscape area. But finding the right one that suits the needs and space of your gardening area is also critical. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple-flowered trees along with names and pictures of each! Sometimes your garden needs a particular pop of color, and when you need to add a bit of purple, your options can sometimes feel a little limited. Purple isn’t a super common color in nature, but there are a few attractive options to choose from if you’re willing to think big. When planting trees in your yard, obviously you consider the size of the tree, and height. But the colors of their flowers are often an afterthought. While there are those with purple flowers can add just enough color to help your home or garden stand out from the crowd. In the following list, you’ll find some of our favorite trees with purple flowers, and learn a littl bit about each. Whether you’re looking for the perfect new tree or just a little bit of inspiration, let’s dig a little deeper into each of our favorites. Contents • 1 Chaste Tree • 2 Crape Myrtle • 3 Desert Willow • 4 Dogwood • 5 Eastern Redbud • 6 Fragrant Lilac • 7 Hibiscus Tree • 8 Jacaranda Tree • 9 Korean Lilac Tree • 10 Lavender Twist • 11 Magnolia’ Royal Purple’ • 12 Mountain Laurel • 13 Purple Leaf Plum • 14 Purple Lily Magnolia • 15 Purple Orchid Tree • 16 Purple Robe Locust • 17 Purple Wisteria Tree • 18 Ro...

Ten Trees You Can Find Nearby From having a summertime snack in a shady spot to climbing to the highest branch, so many of our memories are rooted in nature and the trees that provide so much to us. Indeed, it is hard to imagine what our world would look like without the great forests of our preserves and parks or even the small woodlot or single tree we find in our own backyards. But how much do you know about the trees near you? Scroll through the list below to meet the mighty species that clean our air, protect our water and provide habitat for the wildlife all around us! 1. American Basswood (Tilia americana) An attractive shade tree, the American basswood can grow as tall at 60 to 80 feet with a round and lush crown made up of heart-shaped leaves. Its whiteish flowers are typically in bloom by mid-June and fill the summer air with a pleasant fragrance. Basswood is common in deciduous forests throughout the Midwest and makes for a popular yard and boulevard tree because of the benefits it provides for both people and urban wildlife! Fun Fact: Nectar from basswood flowers is a favorite source of food for bees, as the pungent flowers help honeybees produce an especially delicious brand of honey. 2. American Elm ( Ulmus americana) Although its numbers have been impacted by Dutch elm disease, the American elm can still be found with its tall, arching branches creating a shady place to escape the hot summer sun. You can recognize this tree by its gray, furrowed bark and ell...

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Adaptations The environmental factors affecting trees are Many tree species that survive in unfavourable habitats actually grow better in more-favourable habitats if Picea mariana) is found in bogs and mountaintops in the northeastern P. rubens), on better sites. Consequently, in the Competition within a species (and in some cases genus) is often most intense because the individuals compete for the same environmental resources. Since trees are unable to move in search of resources, competition for available space and resources can be important. Competition aboveground centres on light, space, and symbionts (largely pollinators), while that below ground is over water, space, nutrients, and symbionts (microorganisms such as The ability of a tree to coexist with other members of the species in a given habitat may depend on the diversification of the space and resources they require. In extreme environments, such as are found on mountains and in the subarctic, survival depends on the physical factors of the The concept of species’ For a given species there are limiting values for each environmental factor; these define the niche. Pinus strobus) are generally more tolerant of shade than are the adult forms of the species. Competition between trees is actually more severe under limiting conditions (water, nutrients, or light) than it is under The number of species of trees within a Trees may respond to their environment in a number of ways, chiefly by morphological and physiolog...