Rabia, what a wonderful article, and such an eloquent defence of trees. Thank you so much for sharing,

Being around the natural world definitely brings peace. I am a professional gardener and garden designer, and I am fortunate enough to spend my Springs, Summers and Falls in peoples' gardens, enjoying the trees, caring for them and all the other plants and being surounded by nature.

I suffer from Manic Depression and everything is 100 percent better when I am in the garden communing with nature.