Tree Love

 Ya’ll know how much I love trees. I have been studying and painting them for many years. I have taught many a workshop on painting trees in my career. Yesterday I read this in my Science Daily report:

 

 

“A new study involving more than 100 scientists from across the globe and the largest forest database yet assembled estimates that there are about 73,000 tree species on Earth, including about 9,200 species yet to be discovered.The global estimate is about 14% higher than the current number of known tree species. Most of the undiscovered species are likely to be rare, with very low populations and limited spatial distribution, the study shows.

That makes the undiscovered species especially vulnerable to human-caused disruptions such as deforestation and climate change, according to the study authors, who say the new findings will help prioritize forest conservation efforts.”

 

I think this is good news for trees, though they face many challenges. People have the idea that trees are just like statues. In fact they have fascinating lives. They have communication skills with each other and are highly adaptable to their position in the natural world. They provide us with shelter, shade, the oxygen we breathe and have been witness to every occurrence throughout history. I only hope they can survive our careless disregard.

 

Country painters love trees…