Trees are important to everyone. They provide shade, beauty and emit the oxygen we need to live. As such, it is a must that each and every person do their part in protecting these precious trees, especially the oldest ones.
Older trees cannot be uprooted easily, especially just to give way to a construction project. Protecting trees is a lengthy process and it starts with a selection of trees to preserve. Once they are identified, planners develop the area according to the layout of the trees being kept. Construction is monitored periodically in order to prevent any injuries to the trees. Lastly, the trees are checked to determine how much maintenance they will need in the future
Our trees are protected through the Preservation clause of the Forestry Law. As the major focus of law, it works under the principle that trees take decades – some even centuries – to regenerate. As such, preservation laws cover logging limitations and anti-forest fire campaigns. Most importantly, it regulates the trimming and removal of old trees from personal properties, such as the case in many construction sites.
Even with tree protection laws, some trees, sadly, are endangered. The foremost example is the Bois Dentelle, where there are only two remaining in Mauritius. While it is small in size, it bears flowers that are truly unique.
The Dragon tree is another endangered tree that can only be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco, and Cape Verde. Known for its white-green blooms and prickly leaves, the Dragon tree has existed since olden times, and was used in ancient Rome as some form of colorant.
Unfortunately, some endangered tree species serve to be the oldest living ones too. One type is Cedar trees, tall in stature and can live to a millennium. While it is slow to die, it is slow to live too. It can take 30 years before a Cedar tree produces any seeds.
The Redwood is another ancient tree, the California Redwood being the prime example. At 2,200 years old, it towers above the province, giving shade and much spectacle to many passers-by.
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