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Durable preservation of tropical forests

PRECIOUS FORESTS FOUNDATION (PFF) supports scientific projects, which improve the sustainable use of tropical forests, thus contributing to their lasting preservation. These projects illustrate and valuate the vital contribution of tropical forests, and through their concrete and viable innovations play an important part in effectively protecting and strengthening the forests’ multiple functions

Tropical forests are preserved durably through sustainable use 

Tropical forests’ services are of central importance for life on earth: they are of biggest importance for global water reservoirs, as Co2 sinks and therefore for climate protection, for the preservation of biodiversity with its flora and fauna and funga and as habitat of many indigenous peoples. PFF is convinced that responsible forest management is an effective contribution to the lasting preservation of tropical forests and as an important complement to the placement under protection of large natural forest areas.  

Due to missing management structures, protection areas are only rarely really effectively protected. And sustainably managed tropical forests, as well as protected forest areas, provide valuable ecosystem services, which are irreplaceable for life on earth.  

Watch our new film on sustainable forest management and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of natural tropical forests

Tropical forests still cover significant areas of our planet. They account for half of all forests globally, are extremely rich in species, store enormous amounts of carbon and thus stabilize our climate. At the same time, they provide indispensable raw materials for mankind – especially in emerging countries with high construction activity, wood consumption is constantly increasing.

But despite their importance, tropical forests are highly endangered ecosystems. In most cases, forests are still exploited like mines. Sustainable forest use is therefore becoming increasingly important.

Learn more about sustainable forest management as advocated by the Precious Forests Foundation. Through sustainable use, these important forests can be protected.