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Where did the term TREE HUGGER come from?
The phrase “Tree Hugger” originally comes from the 1700s when in Northern India a group of indigenous peasants tried to stop tree loggers from cutting down several trees by wrapping their arms around the trees as if to give them a hug. The very first tree huggers were 294 men and 69 women who belonged…
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Why Trees Are Good for the Environment
Trees are one of nature’s most valuable resources. They clean the air, store carbon, support wildlife, protect soil, reduce flooding, and help keep towns and cities cooler. Planting and protecting trees is one of the simplest ways to improve the environment.
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