How to support the Rainforest and its indigenous people

Research suggests the Amazon rainforest is on the brink of being turned into desert, with horrific consequences for the world's climate. Some groups are putting time and energy into sustaining its beauty to keep it as a wonderful resource for herbs and natural medicines.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• an interest in natural medicine
• a passion for nature and all of its wonders
• respect for the planet

1. Become aware that the Rainforest if being slashed down every day at an alarming rate. It is at a tipping point. "the levels at which the momentum for change becomes unstoppable." wiki It is time to stand up for the Rainforest.

2. Experts estimate that we are losing 137 plant, animal and insect species every single day due to rainforest deforestation. That equates to 50,000 species a year. As the rainforest species disappear, so do many possible cures for life-threatening diseases. Currently, 121 prescription drugs sold worldwide come from plant-derived sources. While 25% of Western pharmaceuticals are derived from rainforest ingredients, less that 1% of these tropical trees and plants have been tested by scientists.

3. Spread awareness about the importance of the Rainforest. And become aware of ways to support the indigenous people who live there and are being threatened by deforestation.

Tips & Warnings

• Amazon Herb Company contributes 10% of net profits to Rainforest preservation efforts and is committed to creating a model of ecological sustainability for native villagers. Send me and email if you would like to know more about how to support this cause.
• The Rainforest Site is dedicated to the preservation of rainforests around the world. Your daily click funds the purchase of rainforest land by The Nature Conservancy, The Rainforest Conservation Fund, The World Parks Endowment, and Rainforest2Reef. These organizations work to preserve rainforest land in Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay and other locations worldwide.
• Without our help the rainforest will be gone.

[MIHealthCoach]

on 5/29/2008 Great reminder, it's absolutely shocking that the rainforest continues to disappear, scary!

[Desula]

on 5/26/2008 So many people take for granted how precious the earth is, and the people that live here. Thanks for the ideas.

[amylaine]

on 5/23/2008 Great info.