Green Earth Movement An e-newsletter for the cause of Environment, Peace, Harmony and Justice

9. Natural beauty – Trees and forests are sources of human inspiration and enjoyment – even from afar. Trees are
a symbol of life, and in
our modern times, of
a movement to sustain
the environment that
all people depend upon.
Polling by The Nature
Conservancy shows that more than 90 percent of Americans report that trees give them a feeling of peace and tranquility.
10. So we can put trail blazes on something – The establishment of protected areas and parks often allow for development of trails for hiking, snow sports, and bird-watching, providing people who live outside of forests with a refuge for recreation, tourism, and educational
activities. Walking in a
forest can be a source of
spiritual renewal for many
(stillness broken by the
whispering of pines, the
call of an owl or the rustling
of a small animal through brush and dried leaves).