Creation Care Update
God, what a joy it is to plant a tree,
And from the sallow earth to watch it rise,
Lifting its emerald branches to the skies
In silent adoration; and to see
It's strength and glory waxing with each spring.
Yes, it's a goodly and a gladsome thing
To plant a tree.
-----Ella Wheeler Wilcox
I recently visited Congaree National Park in South Carolina, one of the last remnants of old growth floodplain forests. 35 million acres of these forests, 99%, have been lost as a result of logging for industry and floodplains drained for pastures, farms and cities. Per earth day.org since the start of civilization 45% of all trees have been cleared globally.
Trees are just one component in the fight against climate change, but they're a vital one. Just one mature tree can absorb 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and provide a day's supply of oxygen for 4:people, proving that one small act like planting a tree either in your own backyard or in another's neighborhood through an organization such as Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, or donating to an organization for planting trees such as The Nature Conservancy, can really make a tremendous difference!
---- submitted by Kathy F on behalf of the Creation Care team