Plant a Tree and Help Protect The Environment In general our lives depend on plants all around us. Based on data more than 80% plants in the world are sources for providing food, save energy, as a place to live and protecting living things. Do you know how tree help us to save energy? Planting trees can also help cool your home in the summer. The Arbor Day Foundation states that the overall effect of the shade created by planting a healthy tree is equivalent to 10 room-size air conditioners running 20 hours a day! In the winter, trees can act as windbreaks for your home and will help you save on heating costs. The Journal of Horticulture claims that saving on heating costs can reach as much as 25 percent! Trees shade buildings, streets, and homes. If enough trees are planted in cities, the overall microclimate improves and total energy use for heating and cooling is reduced. Now up to 15% of land is currently under protection. Biodiversity is still at risk. Land with