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Forests provide oxygen, water, food, fuel, shelter, jobs and more for over 1.6 billion people. They also host 80% of terrestrial biodiversity and store huge amounts of carbon, but are threatened by deforestation and climate change.
- Jerry Mushala Posted on 30 Jun 2023 Restoring Africa's Forests
WWF is working across nine African countries to help restore...
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Two-thirds of global forest cover loss is occurring mainly...
- 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...
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- Jerry Mushala Posted on 30 Jun 2023 Restoring Africa's Forests
A forest is an ecosystem characterized by a dense community of trees. [2] Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function.
Forests provide vital services for the global environment, population and economy, such as climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, water and soil protection, and livelihoods. Learn how PEFC certification ensures sustainable forest management and the use of wood-based products.
Forests are critical for environmental health and human well-being, as they store carbon, protect water, and provide resources. Learn how UNEP works to conserve and restore forests, and why deforestation is a major threat to climate and biodiversity.
Forests are essential to life on Earth, support our well-being and livelihood, provide clean air and water, and store carbon. Learn how forests are at risk and how restoring them can help achieve the UN target of increasing global forest area by 2030.
Learn how forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, store carbon, provide livelihoods and biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. Explore FAO’s projects and initiatives to halt deforestation, restore forests, conserve and use forests sustainably.
23 sty 2024 · Forests helped us as a species; now let’s return the favour by studying, understanding and protecting our remaining forests.
