Industry in the Forest F orests around the world are under increasing pressure to satisfy the needs of people.
Forests are home to many plant and animal species, including humans.
They perform the important function of converting carbon dioxide to oxygen. It is the most widely-used fuel for cooking and heating, and it is the basic material for shelter. Tropical forests are under particular pressure as they are located in developing countries where many people are struggling on a daily basis merely to survive. You may have heard some claims about the threats facing the rainforests and about who's responsible. Let's look at the truth.