“Every felled tree is a threatened ecosystem.”
Biodiversity is one of our planet's greatest treasures. Yet deforestation is seriously endangering it. Zoom in on the impact of tree loss on flora and fauna.
- Loss of habitat
- Every hectare of forest is home to hundreds of species of insects, birds, mammals and plants. Without these trees, an entire food chain is disrupted.
- Ecological balance compromised
- Forests regulate water and climate and protect the soil. Their disappearance causes drought, floods and landslides.
- Consequences for humans
- Fewer pollinators (bees, butterflies), so less agricultural production.
- Risk of diseases spreading, as ecosystems lose their ability to regulate.
- The consumer's role
- By choosing forest-friendly products (like The Poodie), you support responsible production methods.
Conclusion
Preserving biodiversity means preserving our own future. For every tree felled, hundreds of species are threatened. Fortunately, we can all take action by choosing our products more carefully.
To find out more :
Read theIPBES report on the causes of biodiversity erosion.