Why are trees important for the Chesapeake Bay?
Trees are extremely important for the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and for the animals that live in the watershed. Trees produce oxygen. They provide habitat for many birds, mammals, and insects. They capture rainfall. And their roots also help to keep soil together, so it doesn’t erode. When soil erodes, it can wash into the Bay, making the Bay waters very cloudy. This makes it hard for sunlight to get to underwater plants.
