March 21, 2025 2:00 PM

India’s Sacred Forests: Where Faith Fuels Conservation

The world unites on Friday to celebrate the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. Forests are among the planet’s richest ecosystems, intricately linked to human civilization for millennia. Globally, over five billion people depend on forests and non-timber forest products for essentials like food, medicine, and livelihoods. Moreover, forested watersheds supply freshwater to more than 85% of the world’s major citi...