Can Different Species Thrive Together in One Single Tree?

Among various benefits, trees are an integral part of a resilient ecosystem

What if I told you by planting one single tree, you were creating an established home for a handful of different animals, plants, and insect species? Through the simplicity of tree planting, you have the ability to foster a successful ecosystem that will provide clean water, air, and other natural processes that are key to our survival on Earth.

The single tree you planted may be home to a population of honey bees who need to live close to the abundance of flowering plants in your garden in order to pollinate. Without pollinators such as honey bees, humans and ecosystems would not survive, according to the United States Forest Service.

With such a large impact on biodiversity’s ability to survive, our tree planting abilities are once again crucial to the functioning of our ecosystems and our own future on Earth, too.

Biodiversity and Endangered Species

About 31% of Earth is forested land, according to the State of the World’s Forests report. This extensive forest that covers many different climates has allowed many different species to evolve and adapt to different terrestrial habitats.