“Forests are the ‘lungs’ of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. The forests are also needed for mitigating extreme climatic fluctuations, holding the soil on the slopes, retaining the moisture in the ground, and controlling the equable flow of water in our streams.”
– Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1935
Our 32nd president was way ahead of the times when he eloquently described the value of forests to human health and well-being.
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