The value of forests goes beyond monetary measurements from "summary" of The Overstory by Richard Powers
Forests are not just collections of trees standing in isolation. They are complex ecosystems teeming with life, interconnected in ways that go far beyond what the human eye can perceive. They are the lungs of the earth, breathing in carbon dioxide and exhaling life-giving oxygen. They are the beating heart of biodiversity, providing a home for countless species of plants, animals, and insects. The value of forests cannot be reduced to a simple economic equation. They provide us with clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and fertile soil to grow our food. They regulate the clima...
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