More Trees than Stars

Do you know that there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way, with estimates of 3 trillion trees on Earth and between 100 billion and 400 billion stars in the Milky Way?

This finding is based on a 2015 study that used satellite imagery and data from tree counts on the ground to estimate the number of trees, resulting in a figure that exceeds the number of stars in the Milky Way.

The study also found that 15 billion trees are cut down each year, and the number of trees on Earth has fallen by almost half since farming began.

This highlights the importance of environmental conservation and rehabilitation, as the loss of even a fraction of these trees could have significant impacts on the planet’s biodiversity and ecosystems.

Promoting environmental rehabilitation and education is crucial for addressing the immense unmet needs for rehabilitation and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations!