Did you know that forests are like nature’s superheroes? 🌳💪 They help us get food, water, and even clean air! Let’s dive into why forests are so important for everyone on our planet. 🌍
Forests provide yummy food! 🥗🍄 Many people around the world enjoy foods that come straight from forests, like nuts, mushrooms, honey, and even fruits. These tasty treats are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals that keep us healthy. 🥜🍯
They help keep our water clean! 💧✨ More than 75% of the fresh water we can use comes from forest areas. Trees and plants help filter the water, making it safe for us to drink, use for farming, and even create electricity through hydropower. ⚡
Forests protect the soil. 🌱 When it rains, trees help prevent the soil from washing away. This means better land for growing crops and less chance of floods. Farmers can grow more food thanks to the help of forests! 🚜🌾
They fight climate change. 🌦️ Trees breathe in carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) and breathe out oxygen. This helps reduce the effects of climate change. In fact, forests absorb about 25% of the carbon emissions we produce each year! 🌡️🌿
Awesome efforts in China! 🇨🇳 In recent years, China has planted millions of hectares of new forests. As of 2023, China’s forest area is huge—about 247 million hectares! This has helped reduce soil erosion, fight climate change, and provide lots of food and jobs for people. 🏞️👩🌾
Professor Jia Liming from Beijing Forestry University shared that China’s annual forest food production has grown a lot. They produce over 200 million tonnes of forest foods each year! That’s like giving every person 140 kilograms of yummy forest goodies. 🍎🌰 This helps make sure there’s enough food for everyone without taking up farmland. 🌾
International teamwork. 🌐 Organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNESCO work hard to protect forests all over the world. They help make sure forests stay healthy and can continue to support people and animals alike. 🐾📚
Let’s celebrate forests! 🎉 On International Day of Forests 2025, with the theme “Forests and Foods,” let’s remember how amazing forests are and why we need to protect them. By taking care of forests, we’re taking care of our planet and ourselves! 💚🌎
Reference(s):
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