Did you know forests can save themselves? (With a little help from us, of course). Turns out, trees can be super valuable apart from being used for timber. Their seeds, nuts, leaves, bark, and more are natural commodities… and have the potential to prevent logging, support local communities, and protect the health of our precious […]

Did you know forests can save themselves? (With a little help from us, of course). Turns out, trees can be super valuable apart from being used for timber. Their seeds, nuts, leaves, bark, and more are natural commodities… and have the potential to prevent logging, support local communities, and protect the health of our precious ecosystems. These are called non-timber forest products (aka NTFPs). In this 4-part series with @therainforester and Mongabay, we explore the ways that harvesting sustainably from our forests can keep them alive! Follow along for more episodes.This article was originally published on Mongabay

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