Welcome back to National Parks and other public lands with T!
International Day of Forests actually began as World Forestry Day in 1971, established at the annual Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization. The United Nations declared March 21st the International Day of Forests in 2012.
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of forests. Deforestation is a major factor in climate change. Here are some forests we’ve visited.
LOVE THIS!!
Great photos!
Thanks so much!
You are very welcome 🙂
We love walking in forests. Unfortunately, most have been cut down in Australia. Hopefully we will learn and protect those that are left
Deforestation was a serious problem here in the Northeast in the 1800s. Fortunately, parks and preserves were established which allowed some of them to recover. When I think of Australia, I think of red rocks or cities with beautiful architecture…you’re right, I’ve never really seen a forested Australia depicted in films.
Drove through Uncompahgre National Forest today!
Cool! I only managed to take my dogs for a walk today 🙂
How did I not know about International Day of Forests? Forests are so important, not just to our individual well-being, but to the overall health of the planet and all the creatures that inhabit it. Great post – thank you!
So True! Thanks for commenting!
Excellent post:
In a world without trees
Most of the world
Would lose it habitat !
Yes!
What a great idea to celebrate your forests.
It’s international, so not just the USA 🙂
I am sitting in my back yard looking out at the national forest that backs up to our property, all million acres of it. I just wished it Happy International Forest Day. 🙂 –Curt
LOL! Lucky you!