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When do we celebrate Arbor Day in Brazil?
We celebrate Arbor Day on September 21st.
When was Arbor Day celebrated before?
It was celebrated on June 7th.
Why did the date of Arbor Day change?
It was changed to coincide with the beginning of the Spring.
Where was Arbor Day originated?
In Nebraska City, in the USA.
Mention three parts of a tree.
Trunk, crown, leaf (leaves), seed, branch, twig, roots, flower, fruit
Mention three functions of a tree.
Clean air, fertilization, habitat, microclimates, guilds, windbreak, nourishing, soil structure, keeps moisture, rain dispersal
How many trees were planted on the first Arbor Day ever?
An estimated 1 million trees.
How much of the Earth is covered by forests?
30% of the planet
If we don't stop deforestation, when will it disappear?
Within 100 years.
How many rainforest species go extinct each year?
4 to 6 thousand
What is the biggest driver of deforestation?
Agriculture
