14.

The world’s oldest tree was around when

the pyramids were built
The world’s oldest tree is a great basin bristlecone pine tree. This ancient tree has been fondly
given the name Methuselah (the man with the longest lifespan in the Bible). The tree, which is in
Inyo County, eastern California, is almost 5,000 years old. This means it was well established
during the ancient Egypt civilisation. We’ve got some pretty old trees here in England too:
the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is around 1,000 years old, and the Crowhurst Yew in Surrey
is said to be up to 4,000 years old.

7. There’s a tree with rainbow-coloured bark

The rainbow eucalyptus, which is native to parts of south east Asia and Papua New Guinea, is
unique. Its smooth orange bark sheds in uneven strips, leaving behind shades of green, red,
orange, yellow, purple and blue.

 General Sherman, a giant sequoia, is the largest tree (by volume) in the world, standing
275 feet (83.8m) tall with 52,000 cubic feet of wood (1,486.6m).

The rainbow eucalyptus tree (native to parts of southeast Asia and Papua New
Guinea) sheds bark in uneven strips leaving behind rainbow-colored bark in shades of
green, orange, yellow, purple, blue and red

Commonly found in Japan, the cherry blossom trees produce a

petal that is often used in teas and desserts.

GOD INSTRUCTS NOAH TO BUILD AN ARK FROM GOPHER WOOD:

A LEAF FROM THE OLIVE TREE PROVIDED NOAH A SIGN INDICATING THE FLOOD
WATERS HAD RECEDED

“And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is
pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of
the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:8-9)
Nearly 15 billion trees are lost each year due to deforestation.

AIR
Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful
pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to breathe. In urban environments, trees absorb
pollutant gases like nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide, and sweep up particles like
dust and smoke. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused by deforestation and fossil fuel
combustion trap heat in the atmosphere. Healthy, strong trees act as carbon sinks, offset
carbon and reducing the effects of climate change.

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.

CLIMATE
Trees help cool the planet by sucking in and storing harmful greenhouse gases like carbon
dioxide into their trunks, branches, and leaves — and releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere.
In cities, trees can reduce ambient temperatures by up to 8° Celsius. With more than 50% of the
world’s population living in cities — a number expected to increase to 66% by the year 2050 —
pollution and overheating are becoming a real threat. Fortunately, a mature tree can absorb an
average of 22lbs of carbon dioxide per year, making cities a healthier, safer place to live.

HEALTH
Did you know that hospital patients with rooms overlooking trees recover faster than those
without the same view? It’s impossible to ignore that feeling of elation you get while walking
through a calm, quiet forest. Trees help reduce stress and anxiety, and allow us to reconnect with
nature. In addition, shade provided by tree coverage helps protect our skin from the ever-
increasing harshness of the sun.

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.

1. Trees remove CO2 (carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere and produce oxygen,
which is essential for us to breathe. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
“One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of
oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.”

2. Trees cool the Earth’s air and surface temperatures, helping battle climate change.

3. Trees are habitats for thousands of animal species, including birds, insects and
mammals.

4. Trees’ roots hold soil in place and help fight erosion.

5. Fallen tree leaves create compost that enriches the soil.

6. Trees provide food for both animals and humans such as orange trees, maple trees
and apple trees.