Trees And Oxygen
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Trees and the Environment
The book looks at the history and existence of trees, the importance of trees to the existence of humans and animals that utilize oxygen in their respiratory systems, the habitat that they have provided for all species of life over millennia, the food that they provide to all species, their impact upon existence of the hydrological system, the preservation of soil and the prevention of desertification, human relationships with forest and trees, the solace and the many other social benefits that they provide to humans and all species given to contemplation. The book highlights the many human activities, ancient and current, that are considered vital to human life, past, present and future inclusive of agriculture, mining, forestry for timber and paper products and energy production and the impact that they have had on forests and trees and consequently on the lives and health of humans and the other occupants of the planet. It also examines the many things, apart from human activities, that negatively impact forest and trees inclusive of natural events such as natural fires, floods, wind, disease, and salinization due to storm surges or rising seawater levels. The final chapters review and attempt to provide some solutions to the many problems associated with feeding and housing a growing human population.
Trees
Author: P. A. Thomas
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2000-02-13
Trees are familiar components of many landscapes, vital to the healthy functioning of the global ecosystem and unparalled in the range of materials which they provide for human use. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This 2000 book provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history of trees, presenting information on all aspects of tree biology and ecology in an easy to read and concise text. Fascinating insights into the workings of these everyday plants are uncovered throughout the book, with questions such as how are trees designed, how do they grow and reproduce, and why do they eventually die tackled in an illuminating way. Written for a non-technical audience, the book is nonetheless rigorous in its treatment and will therefore provide a valuable source of reference for beginning students as well as those with a less formal interest in this fascinating group of plants.
Tree Adaptations
Tree Adaptations explores the fascinating survival strategies of trees, highlighting how these seemingly static organisms thrive in diverse and challenging environments. From arid deserts to waterlogged swamps and frozen tundras, trees have evolved remarkable adaptations. For example, desert trees like the saguaro cactus conserve water through extensive root systems, while mangrove trees in swamps use specialized roots to breathe in oxygen-poor soils. The book delves into plant physiology, ecological adaptation, and evolutionary biology to explain these adaptations, showing how natural selection shapes tree life. It begins with basic tree biology and then progresses through case studies of trees in specific challenging environments. This approach provides insights into ecosystem resilience and informs conservation strategies, especially crucial in the face of climate change. Understanding tree adaptations is not just academic; it has real-world applications in forest management and conservation efforts.