LETTERS: Forests play key role in climate change fight

The International Day of Forests is marked on March 21. It is a day to celebrate forests, shine the spotlight on forest management now and in the future and take stock of the challenges, threats and opportunities in the forest sector globally. This year’s commemoration was themed “Forests and Sustainable Cities.”

Forests in cities and surrounding urban areas help to filter and regulate water, protect watersheds, prevent flooding, provide habitats, food and protection for many plants and animals.