Forests are essential to the hydrological cycle:

  • A high proportion of the world’s accessible fresh water is supplied by forested watersheds
  • Forests help make water available, regulate surface and groundwater flows and maintain high water quality
  • Forests and trees reduce water-related risks: flooding, landslides, and droughts
  • They help prevent desertification and salinization

Armed with this knowledge, why would a community concerned about water scarcity and spring contamination NOT restore their forests?

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