Arbor Day, initiated in Nebraska in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton, celebrates tree planting every April. It highlights the importance of trees, particularly oaks, which are vital for ecosystems. A prominent advocate, Doug Tallamy, emphasizes that oaks are the top choice, supporting numerous insects and wildlife due to their long evolutionary history. Oaks, as native plants, serve as crucial energy sources within ecosystems by converting solar energy into food, thus sustaining life on Earth. Despite various observations of Arbor Day across states, the last Friday in April remains the national observation day.
If you plan to plant a tree this year, why not consider an oak? An oak is the best tree to choose because it is the No. 1 plant for supporting the food web.
Oaks are beneficial to the ecosystem because, as native plants, they evolved alongside native insects, which recognize them as food.
Plants capture energy from the sun and...turn it into food...that supports all the animals on the planet. All life on Earth comes from energy provided by the sun.
Oaks also belong to a large genus that's been around for 56 million years, so wildlife has had a lot of time to adapt to them.
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