Are there more trees on Earth than people?

09/16/24 • 5 min

Today’s question comes from Easton, who’s 11 years old. Easton asked, “Are there more trees on Earth than people?” What an awesome question, right? Trees are everywhere, from the forests to your backyard, but could there really be more of them than us humans?

Listen in because we’re going to dig into this mystery and explore not only how many trees there are compared to people, but how the number of trees has changed over time. And trust me, the answer will surprise you!

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I Wonder Podcast - Are there more trees on Earth than people?

Transcript

Hey there, curious minds! Welcome to I Wonder, the show where we explore all the amazing questions you’ve been wondering about! Today’s question comes from Easton, who’s 11 years old. Easton asked, “I wonder if there are more trees on Earth than people?” What a great question, Easton! So, what do you think? Are there more trees or people on this big, beautiful planet of ours?

Take a moment to imagine it. You might look around your neighborhood and see a few tr