Forests cover one-third of the Earth’s landmass. They provide a home to at least 80% of land-based plants, animals, and insects. Trees are one of our main defenses against climate change, as they balance our air by absorbing carbon dioxide from human activities and turning it into oxygen; they also protect watersheds by holding our soil in place.

~ Jocelyn Mercado

Sun Rays in Deep Spruce Forest – photo by Virrage Images, bigstockphoto.com