National Love A Tree Day 2023: National Love A Tree Day is observed annually on May 16, in the midst of National Garden for Wildlife Month. Did you know that trees did not exist for 90 percent of Earth’s history? Isn’t it surprising? Before trees, 26-foot-tall fungi resembling trees existed on Earth. Celebrating this special day dedicated to trees is the least we can do to show our appreciation for the indispensable contribution trees have made to the health of our environment.
The HISTORY OF LOVE A TREE DAY
Numerous species of trees can live for tens of thousands of years, and their ages can reach into the tens of thousands of years. According to the Bible and the story of Adam and Eve eating the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, trees can be traced all the way back to the beginning of time.
According to well-preserved cellular anatomy, Cladoxylopsida were the first species of large trees to appear on Earth approximately 400 million years ago during the Devonian period. The other earliest known trees were tree ferns, horsetails, and lycophytes, and there are currently an estimated three trillion mature trees in the world.
Trees provide us with wood, food, nuts, oxygen to breathe, a habitat for fauna, and many other benefits. Even for ornamental and decorative purposes, trees are utilised. There are approximately 766 million acres of forest land in the United States.
Trees are an essential component of our environment, and their significance has been imparted to children as they’ve grown up. Even in recent years, people have become so environmentally conscious that a sustainable lifestyle that protects our trees has become the standard. The majority of people now desire to protect and preserve our world’s trees, which make it a better and safer place to reside.
While the search for the origins of this day continues, the least we can do is dedicate an entire day to honouring the trees that have given us so much.
HOW TO Observe Love a Tree Day
Kiss a tree
Go embrace some trees and unleash your inner tree hugger to show them your affection. Make sure you do it in front of others so you can inspire them to appreciate these gentle giants as well.
Plant an endemic tree to your region.
Perform some quick investigation on native trees in your area. After that, you can go ahead and purchase and sow the tree’s seeds. Make an effort to care for it as much as possible, and you will see the literal products of your labour.
Take a stroll through the forests
Trees are an integral element of nature and can be found everywhere. Why not commemorate by spending the day among trees? Walk through the woodlands and take in the splendour of the trees.
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FIVE TREE FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
The earliest plant
Methuselah, a bristlecone pine tree, has survived for over 4,800 years and is older than the Egyptian Pyramids.
Space travel
When Apollo 14 astronauts took tree seedlings into space, it was as if trees had travelled into space.
They are cost-saving
In the summer, having a mature tree’s shade close to your residence can reduce your cooling costs by approximately 20%.
Trees can converse
It has been discovered that trees produce phenolics as a signal to other trees when they detect an insect attack.
Trees are extremely parched
An average tree can consume up to 530 litres of water per year.
WHY WE APPRECIATE LOVE A TREE DAY
Our streets and residences are cooled by trees.
Urban areas can become extremely heated, especially during the summer. This is when our devoted trees come to our aid! The shade and water vapour provided by trees can significantly chill urban areas. National Love A Tree Day is the ideal occasion to recognise the significance of this green cover.
It aids in reconnecting with the Earth
Taking care of existing trees or planting new ones can foster a sense of connection with nature. After all, trees are a part of nature, and spending time with them can help you reconnect with the planet. National Love a Tree Day can be a useful starting point if you’ve been feeling disconnected from nature and life outside of work.
Trees are ecological habitats.
We are aware that many animals inhabit forests and depend on trees for sustenance. Numerous species of birds, invertebrates, and mammals inhabit trees. Hundreds or thousands of tiny creatures, such as snakes, frogs, millipedes, ants, termites, and spiders, inhabit a simple tree. National Love a Tree Day helps us appreciate these natural wonders that provide shelter for so many species.
NATIONAL LOVE A TREE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 16 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | May 16 | Thursday |
| 2025 | May 16 | Friday |
| 2026 | May 16 | Saturday |
| 2027 | May 16 | Sunday |
