Growing Planet Earth’s Lungs
Fantastic forests
Natural forests are also like living cities. They provide the vital infrastructure for some of the planet’s most diverse collections of life, along with 60 million people in South Africa.
By absorbing carbon dioxide and heat, natural forests help to cool our planet. When intact, trees can influence rainfall patterns and reduce flood peaks, as well as helping to refill our groundwater stores. Their roots bind the soil and reduce erosion, while
