The Role of Trees in True Development

Abstract

Aims: This review article discusses the importance of trees in development and highlights how development activities such as road construction, building of housing estates, industries, airports and agriculture led to forest trees depletion, which in effect negates sustainable development. Trees have been the biological tool that drives development and will continue to remain so. However, some of our developmental activities turn to hinder future development. Continuous destruction of forest or urban trees for developmental purposes is only a short-term development. Sustainable development makes way for future generation to share and enjoy from the present benefits. The consequence of indiscriminate removal of trees from our environment today will arise tomorrow if not checked. Important global bodies like the United Nations Organization are considering that trees are global heritage and a very significant factor about the world of well-being. They plan and execute development programmes with consideration for tree preservation and sustenance. Conclusion: There can be no true development whether human, structural and economic without the important roles of trees. Trees should be accorded a high priority in all aspects of development planning and programmes.