First published on 03/26/2018, and last updated on 03/31/2018
March 21st, 2018 marked the International Day of Forests. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day as such with the hope that humankind would raise awareness about and celebrate forests. This year’s theme, “Forests and Sustainable Cities,” sought to inspire us to make our cities greener and healthier. By 2050, the number of people living in cities will rise to 6 billion, and so will their consumer demands upon forests. We need forests for our survival – to provide food, energy, clean air, and especially water. Without healthy forests, we would not have access to clean water as they are critical to maintaining watershed areas.
To view the full photo essay, made by the Global Forest Coalition, click HERE.
