International Day of Forests

The UN declared this international day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. 

More About International Day of Forests:
Roosevelt called them “the lungs of the Earth,” Robert Frost and millions of poets were inspired by them, and Sting is fighting to save them. We are talking about forests. And celebrities are not the only ones who feel a strong connection with them. We all do. Just a simple walk in the woods can calm and invigorate our senses. In fact, the forests are so crucial to the future of our planet that the UN declared March 21 to be the International Day of Forests. For many years now, this amazing global celebration has been creating awareness all over the world about the importance of forests. They are one of our greatest natural treasures that we must preserve and protect.

Check out our Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources publications, videos and much more:
Ask The Expert: Planning and Resources for Conservation Tree Planting, Purdue Extension – FNR Video
ID That Tree, YouTube Playlist
Woodland Stewardship for Landowners, YouTube Playlist
Cost Assistance for Landowners Planning Conservation Practices, Purdue Extension-FNR Got Nature? Blog
Woodland Management Moment YouTube Playlist, Purdue Extension – FNR
Invasive Species YouTube Playlist, Purdue Extension – FNR
Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment: Uneven-aged Management, Purdue Extension – FNR Video
Finding help from a professional forester, Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association
Forest Improvement Handbook, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center