International Day of Forests | 21 March

 

International Day of Forests 2020

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Forests are home to about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity
Forests and woodlands are made of over 60 000 tree species
More than a billion people depend directly on forests for food, shelter, energy and income
Genetic diversity helps forests to cope with climate change and other threats
Biodiversity is under serious threat from deforestation, forest degradation and climate change
Managing forests sustainably, and restoring them when needed, is crucial for people, biodiversity and climate

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Urgent changes needed to save forests for the benefit of us all
21/03/2020

This March 21, the International Day of Forests is putting the spotlight on the great variety of animal, plant and other life supported by the world’s...

Winners of International Day of Forests 2020 photo contest announced
20/03/2020

Extraordinary images from the Philippines and Madagascar have won the International Day of Forests 2020 photo contest, which celebrated the astonishing...

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