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a daily basis for many uses, hence its replacement is equally important to balance nature.

Apart from severe effects from climate change, which is impacting global challenges causing havoc, moreover, planting trees is a great way to help improve quality of the environmental parametres, and promote healthy ecosystems. In some countries, it is mandatory to plant few trees if a plant is removed or cut down.

There are numerous benefits associated with planting trees; such as leaves of trees use carbon dioxide and provide oxygen by way of photosynthesis. Reduce the temperature of the macro environment by shade, and lower cooling costs, promotes aesthetic values and attracts other creatures which benefits humans as well.

It prevents soil conservation and avoid landslides, has ecological niche for many organisms which are important for the stable ecosystems. It is like a library whereby students may do research and learn a lot from numerous areas of their study. Trees may reduce level of flooding as the leaves, tree trunks, and roots may hold tonnes of water. Studies have indicated spending time in nature may reduce effects of anxiety, stress, and overall mental health.

Planting trees build community of togetherness and make the community well bonded. It will provide resources, such as leaves, timber, fruits, flowers as well as reduce the intensity because of gusty winds that may damage properties.

Fiji has a goal to plant 30 million plants in 15 years to mediate the threats effects of climate change. Hence, we need to inculcate the idea to young people to plant, preserve and nurture the plants. In fact, planting trees should be a routine activity among everyone, be it flowering plant, fruit trees or even grass on barren areas. Farmers have to be vigilant always.

KESHWA N KRISHNA

Nakasi, Nausori

JUDGING quickly by the headliner of an advertisement in the FT of 23/01 reading, Position Vacant, Club manager/Accountant, Northern Club, I immediately messaged a fellow letter writer in Labasa asking what the position was paying out of interest as he had affiliations to the club in the North.

He replied, “This club is in Lautoka!” Me: “Oh! Why would someone call a club Northern Club when it was in the West?”

Him: “Well! Its just like our Grand Eastern Hotel here in the North!”

I guess the creators of the names have good reasons as to their choice of names! NOLEEN BILLINGS

Savusavu