Save the trees

Deforestation is progressing at an alarming rate – forests cover around 30% of the world’s land area but 3% was lost between 1990 and 2005. Deforestation leads to soil erosion and increased flood risk, and is associated with around 15-20% of global CO2 emissions. Take a look at the Global Forest Watch interactive map to see how much tree cover has been lost over the last 15 years.
How you can help save the forests
- Only use paper for essential things – avoid printing too much
- Use or make your own recycled paper
- Plant a tree
- Buy second-hand furniture
- Spread the word to friends and family
- Join or support forest organisations (see related links)
Find out more:
EU forests and forest-related policies
EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2020.
A new EU Forest Strategy: for forests and the forest-based sector (2013)
Forest management plans or equivalent instruments
Forest focus regulation to protect forests against atmospheric pollution and fires
The Living Forest (Greenpeace) – international essay competition and debate for schools
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