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Forests provide habitats for plants and animals, including some of our planet’s most iconic species like the tiger, giant panda, gorilla and orangutan. Habitat loss is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss, as land that once was forest is cleared for other uses.
- Jerry Mushala Posted on 30 Jun 2023 Restoring Africa's Forests
“Forest landscape restoration is about the whole landscape,...
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What is WWF doing? WWF is committed to conserving the...
- WWF Posted on 26 Apr 2023 UN Mini Documentary Recognises Restoration Work in The Atlantic Forest
The forest landscape restoration work of more than 360...
- Shutterstock Posted on 19 Jun 2023 Paris Finance Summit Must Unlock Global Finance for Nature and Climate Action in The Places That Need It Most Unlocking Finance for Developing Countries is Essential to Deliver on Global Development, Climate, and Nature Agreements, Writes
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- Jerry Mushala Posted on 30 Jun 2023 Restoring Africa's Forests
Forests provide many ecological, social and economic benefits for humans and the planet. Learn how forests mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity, water and soil, and support livelihoods and cultures.
Forests are critical for environmental health and human well-being, as they store carbon, protect against extreme weather, and supply water. UNEP works to conserve and sustainably manage forests, and to reduce deforestation and its impacts on climate change and biodiversity loss.
4 lis 2017 · We compare the concepts of ecosystem processes, functions and services to clarify their definitions. Our review of published studies indicates a lack of empirical studies that establish quantitative and causal relationships between forest biodiversity and many important ecosystem services.
23 sty 2024 · Forests are fascinating ecosystems that have accompanied our history and are part of our collective tales. Let’s protect them! Forests cover roughly a third of emerged lands and are one of the...
Importance. Forests have an enormously important role to play in the global ecosystem. Forests produce approximately 28% of the Earth's oxygen (the vast majority being created by oceanic plankton), [3] they also serve as homes for millions of people, and billions depend on forests in some way.
3 maj 2024 · People use the forest for harvesting timber, collecting berries, honey, and herbs, studying wildlife, connecting with nature for spirituality, recreation, and more –making the sustainable management of forests and their resources essential.
