July 17 is Forest Protection Day, whose main goal is to mobilize and make people aware of the importance of caring for and preserving forests, which are of the utmost importance for human well-being, since trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
In addition, the destruction of forests causes a series of problems beyond the trees themselves, such as the extinction of other living beings that depend on them to survive. This is a very delicate subject that is rarely addressed, leaving the population poorly informed about the damage caused.
In Suape, in the state of Pernambuco, trees will be planted around the toll plazas for a week to celebrate forest preservation day and also to encourage residents to do the same around their homes.
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Reviewed by Silvia Cristina VieiraPublished by Leonardo Felipe Franchi
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