Additionally, forests damaged by insects sequester 69% less carbon than healthy forests — the equivalent of adding 50 million tons of CO2, or the emissions of 10 million cars, into our ...

Some experts worry that forests in North America are becoming carbon sources rather than carbon sinks, a transformation that occurs when forests begin to release more carbon than they take in.

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Calls to Maintain Healthy Forests. Now is the time for governments to pay attention to the science: To prevent the next pandemic, efforts must be made to rein in rampant deforestation.

The nexus between forests and human health. F orests cover nearly one third of the land on Earth. They provide, directly or indirectly, important health benefits for all people.

Healthy forests are crucial for all aspects of a healthy planet, from livelihoods and nutrition to biodiversity and the environment. June 13, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account.

Why we need healthy forests for healthy people. According to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, about a third of the world’s tree species are at risk of dying out forever.

Healthy forests are crucial for all aspects of a healthy planet, from livelihoods and nutrition to biodiversity and the environment, but they are facing risk.