The Importance Of Urban Trees
Trees in urban spaces are the forgotten heroes when discussing climate change and, often, the awe-inspiring rainforests of the tropics and sub-tropics take the limelight. Of course, this is to be expected. These areas, along with other valuable ecosystems, allow life on earth to survive and flourish (the Amazon rainforest is frequently referred to as […]
The Medicinal Properties Of Trees
Herbs, trees and spices have been used by healers since ancient times. Human settlements have often been surrounded by plants used for medicinal purposes. In Sumeria, for instance, hundreds of medicinal plants including myrrh and opium were recorded around 3000 BC. There is an Egyptian Papyrus listing more than 800 plant medicines such as aloe, […]
Eco-Resilience
Eco-Resilience is our second FREE course at ‘Learn With Word Forest’. Enrol to learn about Eco-anxiety and the health effects of climate change, in addition to the variety of ways to connect with nature, both indoors and outdoors, to improve your Eco-Resilience. Click here to Enrol: https://learning.wordforest.org/Course Link: https://learning.wordforest.org/p/eco-resilience
The Importance of Trees
The Importance of Trees is our first FREE course at ‘Learn With Word Forest’. Enrol to learn about the different types of forests, why we plant in the tropics and the benefits of the variety of species we plant in Kenya. Also, what trees do for our planet and its inhabitants, including the benefits on […]
How Trees Lock In Carbon
Trees release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, as if they breathe in the opposite way humans do. They do this through photosynthesis, a process in which light energy from the sun is converted into chemical energy, some of which is then stored as carbohydrates (e.g. sugars and starches). During daylight hours, pores called stomata on […]
The Health Benefits of Trees
Between 15th-21st March, we’re celebrating all things trees with Trees Are The Key Awareness Week. As part of this leafy celebration, we want to highlight the amazing (and sometimes surprising!) benefits that being among the trees can have – not just on our mental health, but on our physical health too. The last year has […]
Fun Things to do Around Trees
If you’re able to join in and visit your nearest woodland, park or forest during our Trees Are The Key Awareness Week, here are some fun things that you and your support bubble can do during the restrictions. Cloud busting On your way to the woods, what types of clouds can you see? Take a […]
Time Among Trees Can Boost Our Mental Health
Trees hold many powers: they suck harmful carbon dioxide from the air, they provide a home for a plethora of wild animals and they’re a crucial source of food for us and the creatures we share our planet with. But that’s not all. Trees can even be beneficial to our mental health, with a number […]