Forests are home to a huge variety of plant and animal life – from tiny microscopic fungi species, to enormous trees that are sometimes taller than 80 metres high. Forests provide vital services that ensure people have clean air to breathe and water to drink (and they do it all for free!). For some people, the forest is a place where they go for work, for religious practices or even just for sport, fun and recreation. ecause forests are such wondrous and beneficial places, you’d think they would be a top priority for protection so that everyone alive today (and everyone in the future) can enjoy them, right? nfortunately, this isn’t always the case. n fact, there are many dangers that threaten the very existence of the arth’s forests. luckily, there are groups of people (including young people like you) who are persevering to protect forests. if you want to learn more about forests, then... go and explore a forest or some trees near you! after you’ve experienced some of the wonders of the forests first-hand, and maybe even witnessed some of the challenges forests face, it’s time to deepen your learning.