Forests play many important ecological roles. From helping to mitigate climate change; providing homes for many species of plants and animals (some endemic to forested regions); providing food, medicine and livelihoods for people around the globe; to the intrinsic values of forests, these essential ecological powerhouses are irreplaceable—and at risk. Although there is much cause for concern when considering the degradation of forests worldwide, many still have hope that with the right changes in policy and perception, forests can still be saved.
Trees help clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.
Forests provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere, and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines.
Have you ever taken an Aspirin? It comes from the bark of a tree!
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