I am the Lorax. And so are you.

Greetings Jennifer, Remember that little Dr. Seuss character who speaks for the trees? Well, today's his day--and all of ours--it's World Forest Day! To thank you for being a true forest (and ForestEthics) fan, we've compiled a list of the top five reasons to raise a glass for the trees. The recap is below, but don't stop there--read more from our executive director Todd Paglia. Top Five Reasons to Hug Your Inner Tree Geek: 1. Forests are good for our health. Did you know forests provide more than half of our medications? From digoxin for the heart, to taxol for cancer, forests  literally save our lives.  2. Forests create the air we breathe. It's that basic high-school biology thing: in goes the carbon dioxide, out comes pure, fresh oxygen. So go ahead, take a deep breath, and say, "Thanks, forests!" 3. Forests give us water. Yup, it comes out of the tap for most of us, but the truth is far more fascinating: forests help purify and store nearly two-thirds of the US water supply.  4. Forests are home to countless species. That includes those of us with opposable thumbs. 80% of terrestrial biodiversity on earth call forests home. And for all of us who enjoy, you know, breathing, or drinking water, we've got forests to thank. 5. Forests have been battling climate change for a very long time. For thousands of years, forests have played a crucial role in absorbing and storing whatever carbon is emitted into the atmosphere. We need their help more than ever. Thanks, forests!  Want to spread the forest love? Here are some quick and easy things to do: Take our quick survey and tell us why forests matter to you. Share Todd's blog post on Facebook, and tell your friends about forests. On Twitter? Click here, and be sure to include @forestethics Take a hike! No really, go say hello your local forest. Visit our action center and get to work. For the forests, Kristi Kristi Chester Vance Deputy Director IT'S WORLD FOREST DAY Want to join in the celebration? Take our quick survey and share why forests are important to you. Read our Executive Director Todd Paglia's top five reasons to hug your inner tree geek. Home  |  Take Action  |   Donate   |  Unsubscribe ForestEthics - because protecting forests is everyone's business San Francisco | One Haight Street | San Francisco, CA 94102 | 415-863-4563 Bellingham | 601 West Chestnut Street, Building A | Bellingham, WA 98225 | 360-734-2951 Vancouver | 301-163 Hastings Street W. | Vancouver, BC V6B 1H5 | 604-331-6201