Trees

Trees are very important to us. They not only add beauty to the environment but also provide food, medicine, firewood and shelter for man. Trees reduce air pollution. They absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. Living beings need oxygen to breathe. Trees play an important role in the water cycle. We make furniture and houses with trees. A world without trees would be like a world without water. Soil erosions and droughts will occur and the environment will be colourless and boring. So we must protect trees.

Nethmi Kadnarrachi,

Grade 9,

St. Thomas Girls’ School,

Matale.