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Sustainability is an idea under which things are done or resources are used without diminishing their quality or quantity over time. The term ‘sustainability’ is ubiquitous today since every field in every part of the world is trying to implement its essence or principles to make the world a better place for humans to live … Read more

Soil, also commonly referred to as dirt or earth, is our life support system. It is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, living organisms and water that are vital for healthy plant growth, human nutrition, and regulation of the Earth’s climates. As one of the most significant components of the earth’s ecosystem, human life … Read more

We all know that trees are one of the most valuable gifts from nature that has made life possible on planet Earth. Although their importance is obvious, humans have taken their value for granted and have made drastic and tragic reductions in their historical numbers. Therefore, current environmental activism is centered on increasing the number … Read more

Rainforests can simply be defined as the areas of highest rainfall on the annual basis in the range of 250 to 450 centimeters with relatively warm climates. They are characterized by a continuous and closed tree canopy with considerable presence of epiphytes and lianas. Primarily grouped into two main categories, tropical and temperate rainforests; they … Read more

Fungi are a type of eukaryotic, microscopic organism which consists of thread-like structures, with a diameter of less than 10 µm called hyphae. They are incredibly diverse with yeasts, molds, and mushrooms as common forms. They are usually found in any kind of habitat but mostly grow on soil or dead plant matter rather than … Read more

Wood is an important renewable natural resource prevalent in our day-to-day lives as well as the global economy. As a vital tool in the history of human civilization, wood has long been a part of our life and its serviceability continues to increase annually for fuel, weapons, furniture, and many more. Millions of people today … Read more

Forests are important because of the wide range of products and services they provide. From filtering the water we drink to purifying the air we breathe, the importance of forest services are immeasurable.  Many of the products we use every – food, timber, paper, medicines, detergents, and cosmetics – directly or indirectly involve forests. Being … Read more

The field of forestry is an applied science that uses biological, physical, social, political, and managerial sciences to protect, manage and conserve forests. Forestry is also an art because although the sciences ensure reliable information, it is up to the foresters to use their judgment and techniques to achieve the desired outcome from forests. While … Read more