家园纪录片 第23期

Trees breathe groundwater into the atmosphere as light mist. They form a canopy that alleviates the impact of heavy rains and protects the soil from erosion.

The forests provide the humidity that is necessary for life. They are the mother and father of rain.

The forests store carbon. They contain more than all the Earth's atmosphere.

They are the cornerstone of the climatic balance on which we all depend. Trees provide a habitat for three-quarters of the planet's biodiversity, that is to say, of all life on Earth.

Every year, we discover new species we had no idea existed, insects, birds, mammals. These forests provide the remedies that cure us.

The substances secreted by these plants can be recognized by our bodies. Our cells talk the same language.

We are of the same family. Mangroves are forests that step out onto the sea.

Like coral reefs, they are a nursery for the oceans. Their roots entwine and form a shelter for the fish and mollusks that come to breed.

Mangroves protect the coasts from hurricanes, tidal waves and erosion by the sea.