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. Insects, fungi, and bacteria break down the organic matter, while the moss retains moisture and nourishes towering evergreens. It's a stunning example of how death feeds life in the forest ecosystem. Nature's ultimate act of recycling!
#Nature #EcosystemMagic #ForestFacts #WildlifeWonder […]
Forests are more than just trees, they are life-support systems for our planet.
Here's 40 amazing forest facts that reveal just how vital these ecosystems are for biodiversity, climate and our future:
#forests #forestfacts
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Image shows the following forest fact: "Forest coverage in the UK is amongst the lowest in Europe. On average, 44% of Europe’s total landmass is covered in woodland, yet forests only occupy a measly 13% of the UK’s land.". There is also a background image of a forest with chopped wood in the foreground.
Image shows the following forest fact: "Many medicines are derived from forest plants. Throughout history, plants have been used to produce medicine. Still to this day, rainforest plants are used to make 25% of the drugs in modern medicine, including anti-cancer drugs and birth control pills.". There is also a background image of a mixture of pills.
Image shows the following forest fact: "The UK is home to a rare type of rainforest. Small patches of temperate rainforest - a globally rare and threatened habitat - can be found across the west coast of the UK. Many different plants and animals inhabit these woodlands, creating a highly biodiverse environment.". There is also a background image of a temperate rainforest.
Image shows the following forest fact: "Our food system is responsible for most deforestation. Across the globe, agricultural expansion causes about 80% of deforestation and so is also a key driver of forest biodiversity loss.". There is also a background image of a field full of cows, with trees and other fields in the distance.
Today is International Day of Forests!🌲
Scroll through to find out some interesting facts about forests...
#forestsday #dayofforests #internationaldayofforests #forestfacts
Cluster Article “Traceable futures: the political temporality of forest facts in Peru’s tropical logging governance”🌴
By Eduardo Romero Dianderas
Read at 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/25729861.2024.2363094
#PoliticalTemporality #Amazonia #TropicalLogging #ForestFacts #traceability #OpenAccess #Tapuya7
From timber to food and medicine, #forests are essential to our daily lives and to the survival of many species. 🌿
On #InternationalDayofForests we’re sharing a few #ForestFacts from previous @ipbes.bsky.social assessments. 🌱🌎🧪
youtu.be/3CGmrkNRO3Y
Are you aware of the #economic importance of #forests? www.foresteurope.org/sites/default/files/info... #Infographic @FORESTEUROPE #ForestFacts
