The Importance of Forests | How to protect Forests

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The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. We depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. Forests provide habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change.
But deforestation rates across the planet are putting our forests under threat. From the bushfires in Australia, to the slow destruction of the Amazon forest. Now more than ever, the world's forests need our attention.
Here are three simple ideas how we can help protect our forests:
Support indigenous groups or associations that help them defend themselves against outside pressures (like is the case, for example, with indigenous groups in the Amazon forest)
Consume less meat or consider following a plant-based diet: give the industry less reasons to clear new forests for cattle holding.
Inform yourself about reforestation and deforestation laws in your country: is your government counting monocultures as “forests” in their national count? How are they protecting forests and are they planning to restore depleted areas?
If you have more tips or ideas, please leave your comment under the video.
We are endlessly thankful to our tree planting partners around the world. Thanks to the trees powered by your searches, we can support them in reforestation efforts that are also helping protect standing forests.
For a complete list of Ecosia’s tree planting projects, visit this link from the Ecosia blog: blog.ecosia.or...
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Produced by Fátima González-Torres (IG: @fatilugonzalevic)
Editing & post-production by Pako Quijada (IG: @pakoquijada)
Motion graphics & animation by Forat Elalfy (@foratau)
Writing by Fátima González-Torres

[@clairepiontek4035]

More people NEED to see this. They have to realize that nature is keeping us alive. They need to FEEL it. This video gives the chance to do so.

[@nex_hexed_nex7107]

i keep a playlist that I plan to share to various online websites to inform about ecosia and how we need the forest

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[@BruhError]

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[@naturewithafzaalanjum7015]

Exactly! Well said 👍🏼

[@naturewithafzaalanjum7015]

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[@aarononeal9830]

Lets plant 1 trillion trees

[@bastienclaudel1042]

It's possible ;) maybe in 10 years

[@aarononeal9830]

@@bastienclaudel1042 we must shot for the moon because even if we miss we will land among the stars.

[@straw882]

@@bastienclaudel1042 or 30? If only people will plant

[@blank.9301]

1 billion first then 10 billion and so on. It took ecosia about ten years to plant around 100 million, so maybe in the next 3-5 year's it will be hopefully 1 billion.

[@aarononeal9830]

@@blank.9301You sound spot on.

[@girlscouttroop1345]

Ecosia you are awesome! Thank you for doing all this hard work!!!!! ✨🌍🌍🌍

[@leepic4236]

More trees yay!!!

[@indooranemone5515]

I love what you are doing keep it up

[@banerjeeacademy7335]

True

[@itzyae3553]

I dont

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

Build new forests and expand existing forests.

[@Kris-jt8hg]

my empire of trees

[@devintaylor8702]

AMEN 🙏

[@mayam233]

This needs to be seen by more people! It’s so important!

[@greenjordan1663]

*YESSS!!!!!!*

[@minebr100]

This video is so important

[@saamokari2356]

Regenerative Agriculture Revolution, NOW! Go check out Elaine Ingham's Soil food web video series and learn! 🌱🌻🌱🌻🌱🌻

[@christinecassinari6463]

Les gens qui replantent : 🤩🤩🤩 Les forêts rasées : 😭😭😭 La déforestation : 🤯🤯🤯😤😤😤😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@lizzie.bee.23]

I have tried using other websites that claim to help the environment, but this is really legit. Thank you for doing what you're doing and keep it up!

[@velinix7915]

Imagine you guys plant trees when we colonize mars

[@HappyMonkey11]

Great job Ecosia. Love you guys even more for bringing up the impact of meat consumption in this video!

[@someguy2135]

And dairy and eggs. The soy mentioned in the video is used for meat, dairy and egg production. Going vegan is the single most effective way for each of us to minimize our environmental footprint. "According to the most comprehensive analysis of farming’s impact on the planet, plant-based food is most effective at combatting climate change. Oxford University researcher Joseph Poore, who led the study, said adopting a vegan diet is “the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.” “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford. Links at my channel under "About."

[@michelbaguette3106]

The importance of the forest is so obvious. And it’s so sad to have to repeat it again and again to convince people.

[@clemencev4612]

J'adore ce que vous faites !!! Continuez comme ça, COURAGE ! 💚

[@Only1secret]

The good thing about people staying at home from Coronavirus is how much cleaner the air and land water is getting!! Airplanes, cars, buses are not running in certain countries or the amount has decreased dramatically! So much co2 emissions are not put out in the atmosphere and ruining the environment as well as many animals. This is so healthy for the world and thank you Ecosia for encouraging living in a healthy natural world even more!!

[@anigoel6189]

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[@someguy2135]

Going vegan is the single most effective way for each of us to minimize our environmental footprint. "According to the most comprehensive analysis of farming’s impact on the planet, plant-based food is most effective at combatting climate change. Oxford University researcher Joseph Poore, who led the study, said adopting a vegan diet is “the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.” “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford. Links at my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

Transportation is a major contributor to climate change, but the expert panel of the UN found that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than all transportation combined! "Cattle-rearing generates more global warming greenhouse gases, as measured in CO2 equivalent, than transportation, and smarter production methods, including improved animal diets to reduce enteric fermentation and consequent methane emissions, are urgently needed, according to a new United Nations report released today." -UN web site Nov 29, 2006

[@someguy2135]

"While the wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest may constitute an “international crisis,” they are hardly an accident. The vast majority of the fires have been set by loggers and ranchers to clear land for cattle. The practice is on the rise, encouraged by Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s populist pro-business president, who is backed by the country’s so-called “beef caucus.” While this may be business as usual for Brazil’s beef farmers, the rest of the world is looking on in horror. So, for those wondering how they could help save the rainforest, known as “the planet’s lungs” for producing about 20% of the world’s oxygen, the answer may be simple. Eat less meat." -CNN

[@Da1Bob123]

Dear Ecosia-Team, Can you put ads atleast to the end of the video? I am sure a lot of people would be happy to support you a little bit more. Thanks for your fantastic job

[@facelessdrone]

Unfortunately, youtube oftentimes tales the revenue from those ads so they most likely would not be making money, they would just be giving money to youtube hq.

[@kristophfleissner4110]

Interesting and eye opening video! Keep on!

[@bastienclaudel1042]

It was very good! I fight everyday for these reasons. But at 5:43 there is a bug in the french translation it is writen: protèg instead of protège

[@yellow8310]

Thank you ❤

[@JaydenAbbas]

thank you for this video! And what is the song called starting at 4:53 ?

[@Helloimenglish]

I see teachers are commenting here 🤣

[@Dichtsau]

OH! i just realized that we're gonna lose alot more trees these days... ppl seemingly try to build "air-breathing but virae-blocking paper mache bunkers" out of all the dissappearing toiletpaper... ._.

[@aniana3381]

I Am raw vegan and pranic. Love nature, love life, love forests, LOVE OUR EARTH GAIA, LOVE WATER, LOVE AIR, LOVE FIRE , LOVE AETHER, LOVELIGHT, LOVE PLASMA, PHOTON LIGHT, QUARK LIGHT, LOVE HIGHER PURE LIGHT ENERGY ! I Love you all, thanks for your work! INFINITE BLESSINGS TO ALL!

[@anigoel6189]

In Greek Mythology Gaia wasn't actually a nice person but the tree spirits or tree nymphs and river and sea spirits were. Those tree and river spirits were good. Gaia told her children to kill her husband Ouranos, who was the sky. Assuming by Gaia you mean from Greek Mythology.

[@ryanbrimson8238]

Ani Goel lol Percy Jackson fans be like

[@aniana3381]

@@anigoel6189 , I don't know if is good to believe in mitology , who remember the truth, is better for they and good to share with us. I believe in Me, and the Pure Divine Unconditional Love inside my Heart and around me, and I believe in all who feel this energy inside their hearts . Gaia is this planet, where we live, from where we eat, she maintain us in life, and I love and respect this Spirit. She don't create Me, just the phisical body is from here, this dimension, but not the Light body . The LIGHT body is from SOURCE.

[@anigoel6189]

@@aniana3381 I don't believe in mythology* but I get what you mean

[@anigoel6189]

@@ryanbrimson8238 Haha yes I get carried away when I hear the mention of a name from Greek Mythology

[@tommasomiola3868]

Hi ecosia! I really appreciate your work but I also want to suggest you to use part of the money you give away for planting trees to build new solar plants or other types of renewable energy, because I think that would be a better investment. Thank you

[@youdontfoolmebro]

Indeed a great point, Tommaso! 🙂👍 Well, I think trees might be most suitable right now for other measures like keeping pace and grow a larger community. I totally agree with you that avoiding new emissions is THE key. Would be cool if local communities would develop models inspired by Ecosia to fund these renewables.

[@SliceOfLife100]

You guys do an amazing job! As do the many Ecosia users who are searching everyday, let's keep it up!

[@youdontfoolmebro]

With that attitude we'll soon enjoy more than just a "slice" of life 😋💃🕺✌ Cheers, mate 🌴💕

[@FinixFunny]

Awesome video! Just one thing: we could have meat via permaculture.. the real problem is capitalism!

[@merelswinkels3173]

when you're early so you can't read comments :(

[@youdontfoolmebro]

View it once, View it twice, Like and comment, Thrice is nice.

[@zilaeline]

i use ecosia even though im pretty young

[@wokeaf1337]

well thats atm so far away from us, we cant even plant a tree in the backyard atm...

[@simranjeetgoogle797]

♥️I will wake up to the wildlife & greenery, not to humanity's consequences.

[@andyfleming4446]

Please give me seed plant, so that I can plant my self trees

[@clemencev4612]

💚💚💚

[@benjausandivaras9395]

In spanish please

[@andyfleming4446]

For free

[@salimouche3945]

yes

[@vthilton]

Save Our Planet

[@reaganrambles1951]

So far I’ve helped plant 2 trees with Ecosia, and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon.

[@きじ-v2x]

🌱🌴🌿☘️

[@gamingbeever1975]

your amazing

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👍🏻👍🏻❣🙂

[@emmynoether9540]

Die Bedeutung von Wäldern - bitte das n hinzufügen.

[@michaelw9165]

.. thank you ecosia for saving our beautiful planet with your projects! and thanks to all users, and of course helping hands around the planet! lets give something back to mother earth

[@rick_from_yr]

Thanks Ecosia :D 🌱 I always search in your browser, and my close friends too 🐒

[@georgelandro6561]

Hope Ecosia grows even stronger. Why dont u take down or merge with Google? That company has loads of money. Ecosia could do even more if it gets Google's support or merge with it.

[@naakatube]

thanks you Ecosia ❤️❤️❤️

[@lordhavemercy1663]

Ecosia 4tw!

[@jackbox3383]

I Love the work you are putting into this stay safe .Ahmad

[@Aeyekay0]

So glad my searches are having a productive effect, even if it’s tiny

[@Unicus1]

Sometimes I only come here for the calming voice ❤️🌱🌲🌳

[@arpitakumari7b212]

I will share this 12 more people , and 12 to more .

[@rogerleo4654]

if we(somehow) used trees as some sort of currency, we wouldn't need to cut them FOR our currency system.

[@jaimishra8111]

Plz plant more trees in India. Happy to see that you are already planting here.....

[@simranjeetgoogle797]

Let's all make a difference

[@youdontfoolmebro]

*A positive difference, that is! 😉✌

[@Thob3]

Thanks a lot for that video full of useful informations and tips. I love to see how your videos improve everytime you upload a new one. Are you planning on making a documentary about all your projects from day one footage until now? That might be wonderful to look at.

[@youdontfoolmebro]

HBcOsia!!! 👍🌳🌴🌲 I'd definitely buy a copy in exchange for some new trees 🤗

[@ChhotuRoaster]

Best👌👌👌

[@cuber3284]

Anybody who disliked this video doesn't know the true meaning of saving the Earth. Thank you, Ecosia, for everything that you do, I hope that you are successful with your goals.

[@Vinmuuud]

First !

[@Kys.c3]

No one cares

[@jamilMHpatel]

we should plant many trees and cover 60% of the land .

[@isayoukomy157]

Continue like this to save the trees I am French and France and with you :)

[@laleluna8053]

Thank you💚

[@musicalkeyboard3132]

Ok

[@ScriptedSD]

Great video is very important to the world

[@lisje2496]

Hello Fatima and team, your videos are amazing! Thank you for doing the awesome work you are doing!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful information on the forest 🌳👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@msdramamusic]

I want my own forest I'm so tired of a society destroying this world.

[@MegaThefuture]

💚💚💚

[@mikelangelo66]

Thank you a lot for making this videos and Ecosia in generell!

[@jechangedenomvoilacesttout757]

Use ecosia,it s perfect ❤️❤️

[@sofiaumer8892]

Save trees save life's !

[@nex_hexed_nex7107]

5:50, I love the instrumental

[@AlexSchmandgesicht]

comment for the algorithm....

[@vladimirkoquer8556]

Wow everybody needs to watch this. Keep up the good work!

[@andyfleming4446]

Cornovirus would be stop if human start plant trees, but human don't know it would absorb bad air so human can have free clean fresh air

[@OmuraXD]

It dies not to absorb bad air. It absorbs CO2. The substance we breathe out. Trees help with controlling pollution.

[@katherinee.3665]

I am doing my best to help. I still feel so helpless. And hopeless. Thank you for existing, Ecosia.

[@nitthomollik149]

It is tough but I think there is still hope if we take actions now........ If we wait then it will be to late........🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@mikelangelo66]

It’s great that you do this

[@Kai-yi7hd]

Whose here from willmott park?.??

[@climateteacherjohnj7763]

I wonder if Ecosia is familiar with the Ecosystem Restoration Camps that are opening up in different places around the world? Check out videos by Dr. John D Lui and just about any series on "permaculture". We need people to find their own nature (within) and begin healing, drawing down carbon, restoring soil, and finding ways to have a restorative economy rather than an extractive one. Time to give back and not take so much. Thank you Ecosia! So proud of the work you do!

[@kevin3048]

Ich finde es klasse was Ihr macht weiter so tolle Suchmaschine :)

[@deadfriction3878]

Just watched a vid about how you guys are 100% legit and your amazing for all of us

[@gustavodelrey1985]

A very important video. everyday i’m trying to do my part, searching always on Ecosia💚

[@mikelangelo66]

These videos are beautiful and incredibly important.

[@Itsmylife118]

Some people who think forest are nothing they should watch the video 👍 By the way loved the video keep it up 👍

[@CanalPVG]

Ecosia much better than Google. Google fills coffers with money and Ecosia fills forests with trees

[@NEALBEARD2]

Great film. I ❤️ecosia!

[@migueldennis5783]

I am going to tell all my classmates about Ecosia and encourage them to tell others about this inititave

[@Ecosia]

Wohoo, thanks for the support 💪🏾 Do feel free to give us feedback on what other type of content you'd wish to see on the channel. Cheers!

[@barunarani1635]

Great . I have no word to say that How did you encourage us . Hats off to you.

[@vietthien9582]

The voice is uesed to product your video is quite lower, please make it hingher . Thank you admin!!!

[@kevinsun7617]

yeet

[@simonmaignan5149]

Thank you, it is a very problem. We can change!!😄🐛

[@mmd-pne4998]

Ecosia needs to advertise more I never see any adverts for this it’s well worth using

[@aaditbalwani1263]

Aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome video

[@SteffenR]

The first video I have seen with NO dislikes. This is great

[@sophiat7459]

it has two dislikes now, unfortunately. but there's a lot more likes, so that's good

[@Justinsan]

it doesn't hurt me and as long as you don't have access to my google account etc. i will download the app from google playstore. For a better world with plants etc.

[@MIHNU2023]

Amazing. Thank you so much for this. I would like to ask permission to add a clip from this video to my school project. Everything was just on spot/point. This would really bring awareness.

[@IorasAcrotory]

Were so bad we kill forests that keep us alive 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@heerisaqui5123]

Ecosia we can do it TOGETHER!!! Save the world!

[@arub20]

this is very important so watch it

[@camembert2007]

I got tears seeing this videos.Many peop,e need to understand that the forests are a nature gift that is natural not manmade......And the buissness man just want to cut the trees,make buildings and just get money.....How rudeeeeeeeee

[@user-fw9nb6pk9m]

I highly encourage people who like what ecosia are doing to help directly ecosia's projects like PurProject or Eden Projects for instance, by donating directly through their websites.