Forests are a vital source of energy, providing wood for cooking ... Protecting and restoring our forests is urgent and necessary: the well-being of the planet and future generations depends ...

Because of their importance to life on Earth, forests have gained the nickname "lungs of the planet" for their role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide.

e.g. for energy generation by incineration instead of being used to manufacture wood products. Forests are an important habitat for animals and plants. Around 40% of the species recorded in ...