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The Japanese have been producing…

The Japanese have been producing wood for 700 years without cutting down trees. In the 14th century, the extraordinary daisugi technique was born in Japan. Pruning as a rule of art that allows the tree to grow and germinate while using its wood, without ever cutting it down. Source

In fall when some tree leaves change…

In fall when some tree leaves change color, the brown-red-yellow is actually their real color. The green was the chlorophyll used to absorb sunlight that is now broken down and reabsorbed into the trunk to save energy and reuse for next year’s new leaves. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12826 – The Problem With Preferring Trees Over Grasslands

Our preference for trees over grasslands could be imperiling the planet. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12826 – The Problem With Preferring Trees Over Grasslands appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Facts 12706 – Oxygen From The Ocean

If you think trees are cool for giving us oxygen, wait until you hear about phytoplankton. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Facts 12706 – Oxygen From The Ocean appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12703 – The Ancient Art of Topiary

Topiaries date back to at least ancient Rome. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12703 – The Ancient Art of Topiary appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12685 – A Pristine Forest In A Sinkhole

Explorers have discovered an ancient forest in a sinkhole. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12685 – A Pristine Forest In A Sinkhole appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12622 – Air Conditioning Trees

Trees are nature’s air conditioners. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12622 – Air Conditioning Trees appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Environmental activist Julia “Butterfly” Hill….

Environmental activist Julia “Butterfly” Hill lived in a 1500 year old California redwood tree (known as Luna) 180 feet (55 mm) off the ground for 738 days in order to prevent it from being chopped down by Pacific Lumber Company. She successfully saved the tree. The post Environmental activist Julia “Butterfly” Hill…. appeared first on… Read More »

A tree in Glastonbury, England, is said…

A tree in Glastonbury, England, is said to flower on Christmas day—and people were disappointed that it did not obey the switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1752. The post A tree in Glastonbury, England, is said… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Cacao trees may actually live…

Cacao trees may actually live up to 200 years. Interestingly, they produce beans for just 25 years of their lifespan. It takes about a year for a cocoa tree to produce enough pods to make just about 10 small-sized chocolate bars. The post Cacao trees may actually live… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source