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Our Forests-1
Our Forests-1
In this text I'm going to talk about forests, one of our most important natural
resources, their decreasing situation over the years and why we have to protect
Forests cover one third of our planet's surface and are home to a countless amount
of unique animals and plants. For millions of years forests have been one of our
most important and essential resources, providing us with oxygen and storing
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thus helping to fight climate change.
Furthermore, forests play a critical role in maintaining the ecological balance of our
planet. They are home to the majority of the world’s biodiversity and are a source of
food, shelter and protection for millions of species. Besides, they play a crucial role
in water regulation, as they help to absorb and store rainwater and prevent soil
pollution.
However, in recent years, we have witnessed a rapid decline in forest cover due to
deforestation and forest degradation, threatening not only the survival of millions of
species by the destruction of their habitats, but also contributing to climate change,
Nevertheless, we can appreciate that when human beings stop their harmful action on
nature, it is able to heal itself. For example this ability of nature to recover can be
clearly seen in what happened at the nuclear center of Chernobyl in actual times.
Despite the radiation there has been a remarkable recovery. And as the forest
reestablished itself, animals began to wander throughout the new forest one more time.
recognize their value and take urgent action to protect them. We have to adopt
sustainable forestry practices that guarantee the preservation of forests while meeting
reforestation, afforestation and restoration of degraded forests can also help in the
restoration of forests lost cover. There should be strict laws and regulations in place to
prevent illegal logging and other activities that harm forests and their inhabitants, such
In conclusion, forests are a critical component of our planet’s ecosystem, and we must
protect them and their inhabitants we can make a brighter and greener future for us and