It was a very hot month, the grass was turning Brown and the water levels were lowering and the forest was just waiting for a disaster to happen. Then, one day some careless person threw a lighter match, left a fire burning or forgot to crush their cigarette and it light the grass on fire! That grass fire spread across the forest where a man saw the fire and reported it from the look out tower. The Fire department soon showed up with equipment and men. But they couldn’t get to the fire immediately because of the trees. They removed the trees and bulldozers set up fire lines. Then the wind blew the fire across the fireline and the fire crossed the line. Animals ran away, but some got confused and ran straight into the fire. The fire was getting so out of control that soldiers had to come and help them, just because ONE person was careless. Some soldiers almost died when there was a ground blaze and they had to rush to build the firewall. They succeeded but not for long. The winds were blowing at nearly 40 miles per hour and then the fire jumped at them and expanded. They ran to a pile of rocks where they sheltered until the fire and smoke cleared for it to be safe. They then got up where they found a bear hanging on to a tree. They helped him down and carried him through his once home, now pile of ashes. The fire had lasted for over five days and burned over 17,000 acres of wood. The soldiers took the best to get treated for his wounds and he eventually recovered. The soldiers gave him a name “Smokey” pretty soon, everyone knew the name and story of Smokey The Bear. He was flown into Washington DC. On the way he saw what was left of his home. When he landed he was met with the press and reporters. Smokey posed for posters and pretty soon, he was everwhere, even on the radio and television. After that he got a home in the Washington zoo. As he grew up he told people how much he hates forest fired and how they are such a waste of wood. He tells us to remember to always put out our campfires, don’t drop our matched and to always crush out our cigarettes (don’t smoke.) We should all remember what Smokey says “Only you can prevent forest fires.”
Here are some facts about trees.
1. Trees are the longest living organisms on Earth, And never die of old age
2. Tree rings can predict climate change.
3. Some trees have been to the moon.
4. Trees are able to communicate and defend themselves against attacking insects.
5. Trees help reduce the effects of climate change.
6. More than half of all tree species exist in only one country.
7. Trees improve water quality.
8. If a birdhouse is hung on a tree branch, it won’t move up the tree as the tree grows.
9. Different parts of a tree grow at different times throughout the year.
10. Trees block noise by reducing sound waves.
Questions
Why is it important to learn about trees and forests and the benefits we receive from them?
It is important because we need them to survive and we need to learn how important to us they are.
Who is responsible for conserving forests?
The Central Forest Comission studies and conserves forests.
What are you doing to help?
I am being responsible with fire and using less wood.
How can you encourage others to do the same?
I can encourage others to do the same by telling them about the benefits of trees and how to help with conserving forests.
We were supposed to make posters in class, here is mine:
10 things that I am thankful for are my dog (because she is the best thing on this planet.) My family because they support me, my friends because they help me with stuff, my teachers because they give me helpful feedback. I am also thankful for food, my house, my grandparents, video games, my guitars and my sister.
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