Reforestation - Week 5 Entry 1


In the recent years, there has been initiatives of reforestation around the globe as an attempt to achieve environmental sustainability. The benefits of planting trees within an urban area is tremendous and not only to the environment but the health and well-being of the residents.
Trees as we know, assists in reducing the carbon dioxide and air pollutants found in our urban cities. This contributes to an environmentally sustainable environment and helps mitigate climate change. Similarly, the potential of reforestation within urban areas can help reduce the overall temperature in cities which in turn can reduce the power usage for cooling systems within households. The potential of larger plantation areas might also mean more suitable environments within urban areas for the plantation of fruits and vegetables, further reducing greenhouse gases admitted from transportation of produce from agriculture areas far from the city.
The reduced air pollutants within the city also contributes to an environment with better livability and promoting better health equity across its residents. The presence of trees might also further improve the lifestyles of its residents, as being around nature promotes a more tranquil and active lifestyle for its residents.
The planting of trees is an exercise that requires time and commitment, and implementation of such initiatives might also improve social connectivity within its residents as members of the community would participate in reforestation together actively.
Kickstarting such initiatives requires a close working relationship between the government and its community, where the government would require planning for forested areas within urban areas. Community participation would require time to advocate, but simple gestures such as schools and companies implementing time off work for the plantation of trees can allow for a better work life balance while simultaneously contributing to the environment.
In conclusion, the benefits of reforestation ranges from both social and environmental sustainability. Though requiring time and effort, the rewards from such initiatives would be a stepping stone into a sustainable world.

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