The Giants of the Earth: The Importance of Trees and Forests
April 27 - May 1, 2026
Trees and forests play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our planet. Write an essay about the importance of trees and forests. What ecological services do they provide? How do they combat climate change? What are the consequences of deforestation, and what can be done to protect forests? Use at least two of the provided sources to support your arguments.
- Minimum 3 paragraphs
- Cite at least 2 sources
- Include an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion
1. Forests and Climate | National Geographic
Overview of forests' role in climate regulation
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/forestsMLA Citation Format:
"Forests and Climate | National Geographic." Website Name, www.nationalgeographic.com. Accessed [Date].
2. Importance of Forests | WWF
World Wildlife Fund resource on forest conservation
https://www.worldwildlife.org/habitats/forest-habitatMLA Citation Format:
"Importance of Forests | WWF." Website Name, www.worldwildlife.org. Accessed [Date].
3. Deforestation | Britannica
Encyclopedia article on deforestation and its impacts
https://www.britannica.com/science/deforestationMLA Citation Format:
"Deforestation | Britannica." Website Name, www.britannica.com. Accessed [Date].
4. Trees and Carbon | NASA Climate
Educational resource on trees' role in carbon sequestration
https://climate.nasa.gov/MLA Citation Format:
"Trees and Carbon | NASA Climate." Website Name, climate.nasa.gov. Accessed [Date].
5. Forests for Kids | Ducksters
Student-friendly overview of forest ecosystems
https://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/forest_biome.phpMLA Citation Format:
"Forests for Kids | Ducksters." Website Name, www.ducksters.com. Accessed [Date].
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