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[edit] Trees – A Valuable Renewable Resource

Renewable resource - any natural resource that can replenish itself naturally over time, as wood or solar energy; also called renewable energy, - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/renewable+resource Trees in general are a main renewable source. It is important that trees are maintained. They can be replenished in a reasonable amount of time. They are our breathing partners. They take in http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carbon+dioxide carbon dioxide and release http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/oxygen oxygen, which helps clean the air. They reduced the amount of waste that goes into landfills.

There have been studies such as scientific and preliminary, which state forest residue, can be an economically valuable energy source. Wood residue from trees can be burned in http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/steam steam boilers. That steam can be used to drive electrical generators. Let’s take a closer look at bamboo. It is a renewable resource for http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/agro+forestry agro forestry production. It is one of the fastest growing trees on the planet. It acts as a critical element in balancing oxygen and carbon dioxide. It also helps against http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/global+warming global warming, because it will reintroduce oxygen into the air. It also grows without the use of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/petroleum petroleum.

A great thing about this renewable resource is that it is self generating and can be harvested every 3 to 5 years. It is http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cellulose cellulose based and is http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/biodegradable biodegradable with soil, sunshine and air exposure. Bamboo protects against http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ultraviolet ltraviolet rays and it purifies soil. It has also been used to asthma and coughs in ancient medicine. An interesting fact is that Thomas Edison used at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carbonized carbonized bamboo filament in his first experiment with the light bulb.

Trees are considered a valuable renewable resource because they can always grow back. The main thing to remember is that if we cut down a tree, we should plant one to replace it. Trees also have the ability to provide shade during hot summer months. This could prove to be an energy efficient source at your home.

There are many renewable resources available to us today. We should be putting these to use. Part of the problem may be that we don’t know the full potential these resources have. Even though they are renewable, we have to make sure that we do our part in preserving them. We should not take them for granted. The renewable resources we have available to us could provide us with what we need for years to come, but just like anything else, if we don’t take care of it, they will diminish.

Taking care of our trees along with all of our renewable resources, we can ensure that they are here for generations to come.

[edit] An In-Depth Look at Renewable Resources

Renewable basically means something that is capable of being renewed. Unlike non-renewable resources, renewable resources can have a sustainable yield. Items such as wood, paper and leather are considered renewable resources. Many of our renewable resources are considered perpetual, but those such as soil, water, forests, plants and animals are renewable resources as long as they are conserved. Fruits, vegetables and oxygen are also considered renewable resources.

Renewable resources need to be handled with care. Eventually our non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels will be gone. Taking care of our renewable resources will ensure that they will be available for generations to come. Right now, we have a lack of independence when it comes to our resources. We often put ourselves at the mercy of others to provide us with what we need. The lack of independence allows for things such as price inflation, because guess what, they know we need it, so they can raise the price as high as they want.

On the brighter side, the demand for renewable energy resources are being more popular that conventional energy sources. One of the major renewable resources is the sun. The energy from the sun is being harnessed and used in things such as photovoltaic energy. Energy sources such as wind power and tidal power are also available for use, but solar power has the ability to be the most cost effective.

There are endless benefits to using renewable resources. The CO2 neutrality is one of them. The one benefit that most people enjoy is the fact that the environment is cleaner. The air you breathe in will be cleaner. Breathing in the pollution that is present now can lead to a lot of potential medical issues. Cost effectiveness is also a plus. You can save money in countless ways. Saving money on your electric bill is just one of those. As mentioned above, sicknesses could be kept to a minimum. People are bound to get sick, but when you add polluted air in the mix, it is a recipe for disaster. You could also be saving on unnecessary medical bills.

Having renewable resources at hand requires you to do your part. If we only take and never give back, just like non-renewable resources, renewable resources will eventually diminish. It is like a cycle that starts, ends and starts again. What we do today will affect how we live tomorrow.