Mangrove: No Ordinary Tree

The Earth is in grave danger. Our planet is greatly affected by current situation of our planet and because of this, different alarms were sent to everybody, but only a few responded. Many organizations encourage people to use less electricity, use environmental friendly things, clean their surroundings and, most importantly, plant more trees. So, various kinds of trees were planted. Backyards, parks, even vacant lots were used for planting to at least control the change we are at.

One of the grown trees here is the Mangrove. Mangroves are tropical trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal areas. This tree has many uses. Traditionally, folks use this tree for flavouring agent, textiles, firewood, medicines, dyes, construction materials and even food. If you think that these things are the only use of mangroves, well, you might want to change your mind. Mangroves are amazing! They have grown in a place where not one plant can ever grow. They can survive in the sea. Mangroves are comprised of salt-tolerant tree and other plant species from a range of plant families. They thrive in intertidal zones of sheltered tropical shores, islands, and estuaries. Mangroves have specially adapted aerial and salt-filtering roots and salt-excreting leaves which enable them to occupy the saline wetlands where other plant life cannot survive.

They not only give people money and food, they also give us the protection from red tide, tsunamis and even the Global Warming. It also stabilizes the soil, protects the soil from erosion, it’s also used for nutrient retention, water quality improvement, flood mitigation, and carbon dioxide absorption which we, humans are releasing.

Undeniably, the Mangrove is no ordinary tree. Although to some, this kind of tree doesn’t matter, Mangrove is a tree that is really remarkable. We need the Earth and the Earth needs us. Plant now while you still have a chance. Let’s plant Mangrove because this tree might be one of the chances that we could hold on to. To save the world and to save ourselves, join us in this advocacy!

Abigal