Reforestation : Fruit trees in the school environment

Planting trees is a reforestation activity in our environment that has benefits and an important role for the survival of all living things. In other words, planting trees is the same as planting goodness, meaning that planting trees is the same as caring for human life. Planting trees can be done in areas or hilly areas that are barren and arid as well as in the surrounding environment, such as in the yard or school yard. The purpose of tree planting activities is to green the environment with plants that can absorb water as a source of water reserves.

Here are some corners of the school I teach where some trees are planted. From ornamental trees, flowers, or plants that can be useful for medicine, and fruitful plants.

This time I want to show some fruit trees that are planted in the school environment where I teach. There are mango trees, star fruit, guava etc. It is currently the fruiting season and coincidentally, the trees that are planted bear fruit in the same season so that every tree has fruit. We school residents from teachers and students are allowed to enjoy the fruit. Because this tree is planted to be enjoyed by all school residents from generation to generation. As I recall, these trees were planted in 2014. At that time there was a program to plant fruit trees throughout the school. And now we can enjoy the results.

Benefits of having trees in the school environment

Schools are places where the teaching and learning process takes place, so a good environment is needed so that the process runs smoothly and conducive. Not only the social environment but also the environment around the school.

A beautiful school environment does not just make the school atmosphere cool because of the many plants or trees around it. However, a beautiful environment is also one of the things that can increase the benefits of the school environment for learning and can also provide other benefits that are no less important.

These are some of the benefits of planting trees in the school environment :

1. Beautify the school environment

The many types of trees or plants that exist in the school environment can make the school pleasing to the eye. For example, by planting flowers or ornamental plants that are planted in pots or planted in the school garden.

2. Shady the school environment

The existence of trees that grow in the school environment will certainly make the environment more shady and provide greening benefits for the human environment. Moreover, the types of trees planted are shade trees, which can make the school environment more shady and look more beautiful.

3. Become a learning object or medium

Trees planted in schools can also be used as learning media and students' research objects. For example, to practice lessons that study the structure of plants, learn about the benefits of living dispensary plants for health and the environment, and so on.

4. Improve study concentration

The benefits of planting trees in the school environment can also help make the teaching and learning process more conducive, it can also increase student concentration. Trees such as shade trees can reduce pollution and help reduce distracting noise, which can cause distraction and make the body tired.

5. Provide oxygen supply

The number of trees planted in the school environment can certainly produce oxygen, which will make the air quality in the school environment better and cooler. In addition to the cool air can make the spirit to move, the benefits of oxygen for humans can also make learning more focused.

6. Refreshing body and mind

A beautiful and green environment is believed to relieve stress experienced by a person. Dense school activities can certainly make the body haggard due to fatigue and can create stress. So with the many trees in the school, it can reduce stress and make the body and mind fresher.

7. Provide a comfortable atmosphere at school

Planting trees in the school environment is one of the highly recommended reforestation programs, because it can create the impression of a school environment that is sustainable and comfortable to use for activities. This will certainly be of direct benefit to teachers, employees or students who spend their daily time at school.

So, planting trees or other plants, making flower gardens, maintaining medicinal plants etc. Especially for the school environment, it can not only make it more beautiful and cool. But indirectly can also make the teaching and learning process more effective and other benefits. In order for the school environment to be cleaner and more beneficial for the school community, it should also be balanced with things such as good waste management, cleanliness of the environment and classrooms, and so on. May be useful