| Carbon offsetting is something that happens when | | | | and on the streets |
| individuals and businesses try to reduce their net | | | | - Provide raw materials and shelter |
| carbon emissions indirectly, through an alternative | | | | Some thoughts to ponder: |
| means. | | | | - The United Kingdom is currently one of the least |
| There are many varied options available; tree planting | | | | wooded countries in Europe |
| is the most common. | | | | - Less than 12% of the UK is woodland compared with |
| The intention of carbon offsetting is to combat global | | | | the European Union average of 36% coverage |
| warming. | | | | - Ancient woodland, which constitutes more than a |
| Trees take in carbon through photosynthesis, and | | | | few hundred years old, covers only 2% of the United |
| convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and | | | | Kingdom |
| plant matter. | | | | - This ancient woodland is one of our richest source of |
| And so, in turn, will reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. | | | | wildlife habitat |
| Carbon is released if a tree or its lumber burns, but as | | | | Whatever the general consensus of opinion, Karma |
| long as the forest is able to grow back, the result is | | | | Technologies' belief is that trees and woodland is too |
| carbon neutral. | | | | precious to watch dwindle away. |
| For many years now however, there's an increasing | | | | We need to protect our trees, woodland and forests |
| debate that planting a tree outside of the tropics to | | | | and in doing so, help sustain our wildlife, flora and fauna. |
| alleviate climate change is a waste of time. For | | | | It all has a knock on effect, and we all should care a |
| example, that planting new trees and forests may | | | | great deal. |
| initially release some of the land's existing carbon | | | | Without trees, life would be dull. No falling of leaves in |
| stores into the atmosphere. | | | | the autumn and no buds in spring. What a terrible place |
| Nevertheless, the facts about the positive effects of | | | | it would be! |
| tree planting remain intact and are still out there in | | | | If not for these reasons alone, then trees should be |
| abundance, therefore influencing people to continue | | | | regenerated so that future generations can enjoy and |
| planting trees across our countryside. | | | | revel in their beauty and strength. |
| Here are some facts on the positive effects of tree | | | | Make sure that our trees are safe and then everyone |
| planting: | | | | can make their own mind up as to whether they are |
| Trees... | | | | as important as some may say... |
| - Are crucial to life on Earth | | | | See more ways to be green and how Karma |
| - Generate oxygen and store carbon | | | | Technologies is implementing ways to be green into |
| - Keep some of their local wildlife from being homeless | | | | their business practices. |