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Bunia urban trees store carbon, study finds (Level A1) — a forest filled with lots of tall trees

Bunia urban trees store carbon, study findsCEFR A1

5 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Rengan Visweswaran, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • A research team counted trees across Bunia city neighborhoods.
  • They measured tree diameter, height and wood density carefully.
  • The team did not cut any trees in plots.
  • Trees store carbon in their wood and green leaves.
  • On average one tree stores a lot of carbon.
  • Some species store much more carbon than others.
  • Eucalyptus and mango are the top carbon trees.
  • Cities can protect and plant trees to help climate.

Difficult words

  • research — careful study to find new information
  • count — to find the number of things
    counted
  • diameter — the distance across a circle or tree
  • density — how much mass in a small space
  • species — a group of similar living plants or animals
  • carbon — a natural element stored in wood and leaves
  • protect — to keep something safe from harm

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Discussion questions

  • Are there trees in your city or neighborhood?
  • Do you like having trees near your home?
  • Would you plant a tree if you could?

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