Rainforests are IMPORTANT.
They provide a habitat for plants and animals
One hectare of lowland rainforest may contain 1000 trees, creating a home for thousands of species.
They regulate our climate
Deforestation is in the second major driver of climate change (more than the entire transport sector), responsible for 18-25% of global annual carbon dioxide emissions.
They help prevent soil erosion
Tree roots bind the soil together, while the canopy protects the soil from heavy rains.
They help us live
more than 25% of our modern medicines originate from the tropical forest
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