In the article “Why Trees Matter,” author Jim Robbins paints a scientific picture of a simple subject: Trees. People normally don’t give trees much thought, but Jim Robbins does. Robbins is so dedicated to tree conservation that he felt the need to write a whole article about the science behind trees. Throughout the article he provides information on the importance of trees in all of our ecosystems. He reminds us that without trees the whole life cycle would depreciate. Robbins displays his thoughts on the downfall of trees through the quote: “Humans have cut down the biggest and best trees and left the runts behind” (128). This quote is referring to the negligence and greed humans have with regard to cutting down the big trees. People are forgetting the fact that we will be left with only “runts” if we continue to
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And they have returned” (128). He informs us that “Trees are nature’s water filters, capable of cleaning up the most toxic wastes” (128). Why would you destroy things that benefit us? Robbins brings up the fact that there we are dealing with an issue when trees start dying out. He points out that trees can actually help reduce stress. Japan has uncovered the fact walking in a forest reduces the level of chemicals in our body while also fighting off illnesses. Who would’ve thought that trees could be a source of relaxation? Trees play such a huge role in our lives and many people don’t even have a clue as to how much they matter. Trees have the power to shade us from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer. Robbins says that “Trees are greatly underutilized as an eco-technology” (129). Trees can be used for many things other than just helping us breathe.
While the title “Why Trees Matter” might deter most readers, it is an article worth reading. Robbins is constantly throwing facts after facts down onto the paper, but he does so
And they have returned” (128). He informs us that “Trees are nature’s water filters, capable of cleaning up the most toxic wastes” (128). Why would you destroy things that benefit us? Robbins brings up the fact that there we are dealing with an issue when trees start dying out. He points out that trees can actually help reduce stress. Japan has uncovered the fact walking in a forest reduces the level of chemicals in our body while also fighting off illnesses. Who would’ve thought that trees could be a source of relaxation? Trees play such a huge role in our lives and many people don’t even have a clue as to how much they matter. Trees have the power to shade us from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer. Robbins says that “Trees are greatly underutilized as an eco-technology” (129). Trees can be used for many things other than just helping us breathe.
While the title “Why Trees Matter” might deter most readers, it is an article worth reading. Robbins is constantly throwing facts after facts down onto the paper, but he does so