Do You Want Trees With That? How To Stop Consumer Products Destroying The Rainforests

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Forest fires, often the result of land clearing, are becoming a major issue for Indonesia and its neighbours. EPA/Azwar/AAP

If we are to succeed in tackling climate change, it is vital that we preserve the terrestrial carbon locked up in our forests and soils. Even putting the climate benefits aside, the value of our forests is immense. Rainforests cover just 6% of Earth’s surface but are home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, with many species still to be discovered and named.