Understanding Why Conservation Matters for Sri Lanka – Part 1

Photo courtesy of Lankasara Think of a future where breathing becomes difficult, water sources vanish and wildlife gradually disappears from our planet. This isn’t an imaginary scenario. It will be the stark reality we face if forest destruction continues at its present pace. Forests are called our planet’s lungs and nature’s biodiversity vaults because they are essential for sustaining all life forms on earth. To highlight this essential fact each March, the UN observes International Day of Forests. It is to emphasise the vital connection between people and forests and why their protection matters. Despite our growing awareness, roughly 10…

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