Forests existed on our planet long before humans appeared. Today, they cover 40 million km². This means that for every person living on Earth, there is an area the size of a football field. But are they really so important to us and to nature?
Forests provide shelter and food for many species of plants, animals, and fungi, thereby supporting biodiversity. Forests serve as a source of timber for construction, paper and furniture production, and firewood. Forests absorb greenhouse gases and release oxygen into the atmosphere, which means they participate in cooling the planet. They influence the climate and provide us with clean air and water. And in the forest, we experience the joy of connecting with nature, observing animals, and taking long walks.
Let’s discover the most interesting facts about the forest and think together about how we can protect this unique biome!
Author: Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu
Illustrations: Adrienne Barman
Translation: Anastasia Shishova
Pages: 48 (coated paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 275x205x10 mm
