Originally Posted by tandempower

I value living things, especially when they don't bite, sting, or otherwise threaten me in some way. Trees are really special living things because they live so long and get so big. They are the basis for so many ecological functions involving water, light/energy, and air. You seem to view trees and everything else like aesthetic decorations that don't do anything beyond the way they look. Do you take trees and plants for granted or do you experience them as providing the oxygen, shade, water, etc. you breath, drink, and that provides comfort and protection in various ways?