Given the importance of deforestation in the world, The United Nations officially launch the International Year of Forests January 24 next.
The UN estimates that "for the benefit of present and future generations, we must take action to raise awareness and promote sustainable management, conservation and protection of forests in the world"
numbers:
Forests cover 31% of the land surface (including 36% are primary forests)
300 million people worldwide live in forests
Forests welcome 80% of biodiversity
"Planting trees is planting seeds of hope for peace," said Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize. The forest is home
wildlife and allows it to survive.
is a carbon sink that has the advantage of producing oxygen while preventing soil erosion.
Come plant trees with TEO France!
http://www.earthorganization.fr/puits_de_carbone.html
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