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Forests are crucial to environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity conservation.
They act as carbon sinks, absorbing large amounts of CO₂, which helps combat global warming. They provide habitats for diverse species, support water cycles, and contribute to soil protection by preventing erosion. And they are vital for economic and social well-being, supporting livelihoods in communities around the world. Deforestation and forest degradation, driven by agriculture, mining, and illegal logging, pose significant threats to these ecosystems. Effective forest management, supported by technologies such as Earth Observation (EO) and satellite monitoring, can track deforestation, manage resources efficiently, and promote conservation efforts.
