Forests are fundamental to our quality of life. They cover 30% of the surface of Earth and 80% of the worlds biodiversity can be found in forests.
Forests are also a major carbon storehouses due to their biomass and soil. They contain 300 billion tons of carbon.
Forests are also a barrier against avalanches, landslides, and erosion. The roots of the trees helps to strengthen the soil which we rely on to grow food.