In celebration of the International Day of Forests, we wanted to share some interesting facts about benefits that the forests provide to our world.
Aside from their astounding beauty and majestic atmosphere, forests are crucial sources for the survival of human beings. In fact, forests provide us with most of the key elements ; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.
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Earth [Soil]. There are many different ways forests conserve soil; they prevent soil erosion by reducing wind, decreasing overland flow, and increasing infiltration. They reduce soil desiccation through shading. And they enhance organic matter with leaf litter, decaying trees, and wildlife activity, leading to better soil structure.
Air [Oxygen]. Forests work endlessly to purify the air we breathe. By absorbing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and releasing oxygen back into it, trees are natural filters that are vital for all living things. Forests are quite literally the lungs of the earth.
Fire [Heat]. Currently, over 2 million homes in the United States use wood as a primary heating fuel. Wood heating has made a comeback in the United States and is the fastest growing heating fuel for most years since 2005, according to US Census figures.