Trees for LifeInformation and photographs from www.chf-partners.ca

Gathering WoodIn developing countries, wood is the main source of fuel.

Gathering WoodWood is gathered by family members to cook with during the day.

Gathering WoodWhen the loads are very big or very heavy, women will carry the wood in a basket on their head. This helps them support the weight.

Gathering WoodHere you see a woman in Vietnam carrying a large load of wood back to her family’s home.

Wood for fencesWood is also used for other purposes. Here wood is being used to build a fence in Zimbabwe.

Wood for housesWood is also used for other purposes. This house in Zimbabwe was build from wood.

Wood for firesWood is being used as a fuel source for this open fire to cook meals.

Trees are ImportantLook closely at this picture. How is the large tree helpful to the people in the photograph?

Trees for FoodMany fruits and nuts grow on trees, such as bananas, apples, and almonds.

Trees in the CommunityHow is this tree is helpful for the community? People are sitting under it to keep cool in the shade. In some places, classrooms are outside and students sit under a big tree.

Conserving TreesThis slide shows how people are trying to limit their impact on the environment. By keeping cows and other grazing animals close, less land and trees have to be cleared. This is a conservation strategy.