God
has bestowed countless gifts upon nature among which trees are the most
significant ones. They help us maintain the ecological balance which is a must
for the preservation of life on earth. Availability of different natural
resources, such as soil, water, coal, oil and gas are also influenced by the
trees and plants. They play a vital role in both our life and economy.
Trees
are useful to us in several ways. We get different kinds of fruits from trees
which make us healthy and protect us from diseases. By taking in carbon dioxide
and giving off oxygen in the air, trees help us to exist on earth. Trees
provide shade and shelter to many people. Trees supply minerals to the land
thereby making it fertile. They also save the soil from erosion. In addition,
they have a positive impact on climate.
They
attract rain during the dry seasons. We get timber from trees. We use timbers
in making houses, furniture etc. They are also used as fuel in such areas where
there is no other alternative way to cook food. Besides, trees are source
of income for many people. We can earn a lot of money by selling fruits and
timber. So to say, trees are the constant companion of our day to day life.
Bangladesh
is mostly a flat and riverine country. Lands in the upper regions of the river
are highly suitable for the growth and development of trees. We can plant trees
along sea beaches, low lying unused lands, sides of the highways and roads.
Furthermore, vast tracts of land remain unused in hilly areas like Chittagong,
Sylhet etc. These areas should be properly utilized for planting of trees.
June
and July are the most suitable period for planting trees in our country. During
this period, tree plantation program should be stretched to the distant corners
of the country. Both government and the private sectors should come forward to
raise consciousness among the people about the importance of tree plantation.
Trees
and forests have a great impact on climate. Bangladesh is a disaster prone
country. Natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, and droughts are frequent
affairs here. Plantation of trees certainly can minimize the probability of
such calamities to occur. A country needs trees to ensure a cool and
healthy climate for her people. Cutting down tree in a large scale leads to
deforestation which is harmful for our existence. If trees and forests are
destroyed at random, the country will definitely turn into a desert. Eventually,
the temperature of the country will rise. This process is known as greenhouse
effect. As a consequence of greenhouse effect, the country will face a great
calamity because it will have great impact on our agriculture. It is essential
to prevent greenhouse effect. Therefore, tree plantation is a must. In fact,
tree plantation is one of the most important duties of all. So we should stop
cutting down of trees for the greater interest of our existence. We should
strive to embellish our country with green trees for the betterment of our next
generation.