Should Real Christmas Trees Be Illegal? Each year, millions of trees are chopped down just for Christmas. I cannot help but to think of how uneconomical and selfish it is for people, to cut down live trees just to decorate them. First of all, I have been in homes that use real trees and though the aroma is delightful, it doesn’t look much different from a synthetic tree. To summarize, I believe that it should be illegal to sale or own real Christmas trees. Using artificial tress not only protects the environment, it may save your life. Additionally, I couldn’t help but to become aware of all the road side Christmas tree stands. I have always had an artificial Christmas tree, even while growing up. However, after seeing many tree stands, I couldn’t help myself from desiring one. I suggested to my husband, that we should buy a real, live tree this year. Although he agreed, we never got around to purchasing one. Immediately after the holidays, I noticed that many of these road side stands still had lots of beautiful green, trees left. I drove past for several weeks, on my way to the grocery store and slowly watched them wither away and die. Consequently, I felt so grateful that we had not purchased a real tree. Above all, the first question I asked myself was why? Specifically, why do we chop down beautiful trees just to …show more content…
That presents a problem for most sanitation departments, but not for the Department of Natural Resources in Jefferson Parish, La. The agency has developed a Christmas tree recycling program that saves landfill space and helps protect the environment. Instead of placing the dead trees in a landfill and waiting for them to decompose, the trees are placed in fenced areas on coastal marshes and in abandoned oil and gas access canals. The trees help protect the coastline from saltwater intrusion and enhance sedimentation along the
A good view the Truax had was that for every tree cut down, 5 more are planted. It is a fact that newer trees give off more air than older trees, so cutting down the older trees
When people see new construction or a recently paved road, they often do not realize the sacrifice that was made to create these luxuries. Most people pass some form of construction on the way to their jobs or school every day. This simple fact sparks questions regarding what this area looked like before it was inhabited by humans. Illinois forests have undergone drastic changes in the decades since European settlement. Only 31 % of the forest area present in 1820 exists today. (Iverson Pdf) Tearing down trees to build new structures isn’t bad if done in moderation, in some ways with time and good planning its wonderful. However, anyone that hunts or claims to be an outdoorsman will relate to the incomparable feeling experienced when alone in the woods and far from the hustle of the urbanized world.
During the kickoff scene, the origin of the tree being a symbol is starting. Melinda has started her art period. Her teacher, Mr. Freeman, has assigned the class to recreate their chosen object and apply emotion. Melinda chose 'tree.' “He stops by my table. I plunge my hand into the bottom of the globe and fish out my paper. “Tree.” Tree? It’s too easy.” (12) Melinda does not have confidence that this will challenge her. In her mind, a tree isn’t exactly exhilarating.
On a summer afternoon in my hometown of Hemet, California is like every other day in the summer where everyone is in their houses cooling off or in their pools. When standing in the middle of the street in front of my house I notice four trees in the front yard. Two of the four trees stand on the right side of the yard. An Elm tree twenty feet from the road the height of a two-story house with an unfinished project of a tree house up in the branches from years ago. And an apricot tree that is the height of a one-story building that is about 35 feet from the road with branches easy to climb up. On the left side of the yard I see two more trees; an old nectarine tree half the size of a one-story house about ten feet from the road, and a lemon tree about 30 feet from the road that is about the size of a one-story house. On the curb
Anjeli Chapman Professor Guarasci The Pivotal Role of the Protest Tree There was a certain amount of anger directed at campus grounds officials when their announcement came in September that an ash tree on the Franklin and Marshall campus would be cut down to a stump. To some students, this antipathy made little sense. The tree had been diseased and in decline for years, and there’s an abundance of other foliage on campus. Why would anyone complain about losing one tree?
The Christmas tree can truly be called a Victorian innovation. The custom of a lighted tree began in Germany then made its way to America. “It wasn't until Prince Albert, of German descent, brought the Christmas tree to England in 1840 that it gained popularity there. By 1847, the trees at Windsor Castle were laden with presents as well as wax candles.” Michelle J. Hoppe. The tradition spread as English citizens followed the Royal example. The trees and other decorations were removed on Twelfth Night (January 6).
Christmas is a special time of year that deserves to be remembered for its true meaning. Every year, Christmas becomes more and more commercialized and society forgets the origin of Christmas. It was not started with cookies, toys, and a fat man that delivers them, but instead it started with a humble inn where our Savior was born. The definition of Christmas is “a holiday on December 25 celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.” Nowhere in that definition does it say anything about the outrageous pressure society has set on consumers to buy, buy, buy during the Christmas season. Christmas is about presence not presents.
it was Christmas! What was I staring at a tree for? I had presents to
Christmas decorations should create a feeling of magic. The desire to create a magic home and bringing the spirit of Christmas can seem heavy these days. It becomes heavy and hard to carry, that parents now feel over the need to make
Most of trees are private property, but that does not mean that they are not part of the community also. Since trees are everywhere, there is a lot of planning that goes into the placement of trees so that they benefit everyone. Trees provide people with privacy for their homes and yards. Trees also serve an architectural function as well. Many architects use trees to improve the looks of a businesses and public areas to make people more at home.
II.Audience connection/credibility: It is very important for us to understand that trees do so much for our environment and we need to stop destroying the trees because trees provide a home for many creatures, they are the lungs of our world. Trees have medicinal benefits, that are very useful to the human race. Trees are very beneficial to the world and it is unethical to keep destroying the trees.
Trees are usually considered as bland, unusual objects that are usually taken for granted; however, I believe there is more to a tree that meets the eye. They supply oxygen and shade. During the holidays, trees are able to spread holiday cheer by wearing holiday decorations. Through providing, they are always beneficial to the needs of others. Rather than having striking beauty like a flower, trees have are grounded and possess a gentle beauty; they are adapted wildflowers to their environment. In fact, if I had to compare myself to an inanimate object, I would choose a tree. A tree has many characteristics in common with me. Characteristics like relying on our roots, strength and observation, and helping others and leaving behind a powerful legacy are a few of the traits we share. All of which I believe are admirable qualities to possess.
Preserving the environment is very important. One way that would be possible is by recycling. Recycling is the recovery and reprocessing of waste materials for use in new products. There are important environmental and economic benefits connected with recycling. Common materials that are recycled consist of aluminum cans, glass, paper, wood, and plastic (“Recycling”). Cleveland, Ohio joined the ranks of requiring recycling and also fines the homeowners for not disposing of waste correctly or leaving cans out too early or too long (McElroy 1). Michele McCay says that recycling is one of the easiest, most tangible ways of taking action for the planet (par. 1). If that is the case, why is it not required in all states? Recycling should be mandatory because it saves natural resources, it conserves energy, and it reduces pollution.
Trees are one of the most important parts of the biosphere. They provide oxygen, which is one of the largest producers of life. Humans live and strive off of oxygen every second of their lives. Not just humans need oxygen to survive and thrive on Earth, but animals, and other creatures on the planet do as well. Trees are a huge part of all life and if they were gone, there would consequently be no form of life. Not only do trees create all forms of life, but they create beautiful surroundings for an area and create a comfortable and shady environment for all surrounding life. Even though trees seem to be everywhere you look, the planet is losing billions upon billions of them a year. Anywhere from three billion to six billion trees are lost every year, ("How Many Trees Are Cut Down Every Year? Rainforest Action Network Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2014”). With this fact in thought, it shows that planting one tree can create a bigger difference than you realize.
Planting and protecting the trees is a popular attempt, and it looks great on paper, this solution works well and is beneficial for the people as well as the environment.