30vqr081p7_forests_guide.rev-efa2df2c667f740e.pdf

The document highlights that forests house 80% of land-based species and are critical for clean air, water, and climate regulation via carbon dioxide absorption. It warns that 24.7 million acres of forest are lost annually due to agricultural expansion, road construction, and illegal logging. To combat this, the guide promotes the use of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified products, which ensure protections for the environment and local communities, and suggests individual actions such as recycling and planting native species.

• Forests are critical for biodiversity and human habitation, serving as the home for 80% of the world's land-based species and nearly 300 million people.
• Global forests are facing significant loss, with 24.7 million acres disappearing every year, a rate described as equivalent to 25.3 soccer fields per minute.
• Deforestation is driven by population growth and shifting diets leading to the creation of farms and ranches, as well as the construction of roads and an increase in illegal and unsustainable logging.
• The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label identifies products from responsibly managed forests that protect lakes, streams, and the rights of forest residents, limit clear cuts, and restrict hazardous chemicals.
• Responsibly managed forests contribute to climate mitigation by absorbing carbon dioxide and provide protection against major storms and floods.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). 30vqr081p7_forests_guide.rev-efa2df2c667f740e.pdf. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1123/30vqr081p7_Forests_Guide.rev.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. 30vqr081p7_forests_guide.rev-efa2df2c667f740e.pdf. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1123/30vqr081p7_Forests_Guide.rev.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

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