10 facts about forests for International Forest Day

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By <a class="author-link"…Mar 21, 2016, 2:26 am73 pts
Today is International Forest Day, which was launched by the United Nations March 21, 2012 to promote the importance of forests and trees. In recognition of the designation, below are ten facts about forests. Forests cover around 4 billion hectares or 30 percent of Earth's land surface Forests cover about four…

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