Research has shown that nature can influence the way people learn in a positive way, so I hope I inspire your learning. Twitter - Facebook. Bitter sweet-we hate to witness the devastation of the forests but the Trump forest concept and accompanying emails are one positive light on the matter.
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We pioneered the use of market forces to create sustainable forest economies to lift people out of poverty, because we understood that those who depend on the forest are the most invested in protecting it.
Other staples that come from rainforests include citrus, cassava, and avocado, as well as cashews, Brazil nuts , and ubiquitous spices like vanilla and sugar. Then there are a few foods that many of us consider life-giving— coffee , tea , and cocoa —and yes, they come from tropical forests, too.
If we are not careful, however, our appetites for these products could destroy the source from which they come. Many of the Western medicines that we use today are derived from plants found in tropical forests.
Medications to treat or cure inflammation, rheumatism, diabetes, muscle tension, surgical complications, malaria, heart conditions, skin diseases, arthritis, glaucoma, and hundreds of other maladies, come from forest plants. Tropical forests yield some of the most beautiful and valuable woods in the world, such as teak, mahogany, rosewood, balsa, sandalwood, and countless lesser-known species.
These woods surround us at home and in offices in the form of furniture, cabinets, paneling, and more. But only recently has the industrialized world realized the limits to timber extraction. Just like agriculture, logging can either nurture or destroy an ecosystem. It is up to us to support environmentally responsible logging and promote smarter wood production and consumption around the world.
Other forest products show up in your home and office, too. Tropical forest fibers are found in rugs, mattresses, ropes, strings, and fabrics. The Future Development blog informs and stimulates debate on key development issues.
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