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Forests Near or Far Can Protect Water for Cities

Provided by: Global Forest Watch |Published on: January 17, 2023
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12

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  • This article demonstrates the importance of protecting forests by describing how forests near and far can help maintain water quality in cities.
  • Students will learn that inner forests help in stormwater management and infiltration, nearby forests assist in flood control, and faraway forests play a part in the global water cycle.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography, Health
Authors: Edie Juno and John-Rob Pool, Global Forest Watch
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Languages: English

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Global Forest Watch
Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW allows anyone to access near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world. GFW is used every day to monitor and manage forests, stop illegal deforestation and fires, call out unsustainable activities, defend land and resources, sustainably source commodities, and conduct research at the forefront of conservation.

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