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The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch every day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. Recycling, reducing litter, and avoiding products from endangered animals can help save rainforests. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
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Forests are vital to life on Earth. They produce oxygen, regulate climate, provide habitat for plants and animals, and offer resources like food, medicine, and building materials. Forests help prevent soil erosion, floods, and drought by absorbing water and holding soil in place. However, deforestation threatens forests by clearing land for agriculture, grazing, fuel, and construction. To protect forests, efforts are needed to raise awareness, plant trees, buy sustainable products, and reduce consumption.
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This document discusses the destruction of tropical rainforests through logging and agriculture. It notes that over half of the world's original rainforest coverage has been destroyed, mainly for timber and to clear land for farming and ranching. Logging damages other trees and destroys potential medicines. Individuals can help by reducing plastic waste, educating others about rainforests, and participating in reforestation efforts.
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