Trees are extremely important for the survival of natural habitats and ecosystems. They prevent soil erosion, provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, provide a home to many animal and plant species, provide shelter from the scorching sun in arid areas and are beautiful. I have a beautiful tree tattoo on my forearm just to remind me that beauty does still exist in our world. (I have been hugging trees for the last 12 years but only have a few photos as evidence). I think that trees can feel the love when you hug them and truely mean it, but most people think I’m crazy and I don’t care. Trees MUST exist!