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Question
What could be done to save forests?
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Solution
Forests are the lungs of the earth: essential for environmental stability and human health and happiness. These magnificent and ancient ecosystems are home to 50 percent of all terrestrial species on Earth. And yet, especially in tropical regions, forests are under siege. Our planet’s forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate, driven by unsustainable agriculture, development, logging, and mining. The sheer scale of the crisis boggles the mind - if current deforestation rates continue, tropical rainforests could be gone within the lifetimes of the young people alive today.
- Conserve trees and forests in your area.
- Plant trees-the more the better!
- Support forest conservation organizations.
- Learn about forests, both local and global.
- Buy forest-friendly (or certified) products such as shade-grown coffee.
- Demand better labeling of products so you know if they are certified and sustainable.
- Advocate for climate change solutions.
- Visit forests often.
- Teach kids about forests through books and outdoor exploration.
- Share your love of forests with others.
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