Aneeshwar Kunchala on the Importance of Forests
Aneeshwar Kunchala on the Importance of Forests. Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth's land area and shelter over 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. More than 1.6 billion people depend on them for their livelihood. We've uncovered new dimensions of their wonder, from "forest bathing" to eco-tourism to pharmaceutical research. But the relationship is also marked by struggle. Humans…