Forests & Water

Water security depends on forests. Raising awareness on forest-water relationships🌳💧
Network: @FAOforestry @IUFRO @ICRAF @INBARofficial @siwi_water #ForestH2O

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Check out our Forest and Water website to access loads of useful resources on the #forestwater nexus, including those featured below 📚🌿

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#Peatlands are the world’s most carbon-dense terrestrial ecosystems.

Their #conservation is one of the most cost-effective ways to decrease greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Get a free certification on the #forestwater nexus with this @FAO and @SIWI e-learning course!

Available here:
https://t.co/u1lOGAZ8ze

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#ForestH20 fact of the week!

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Establishing and managing forests in upstream #mountains can produce positive effects for the whole basin, such as increase water supply for irrigation downstream!

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Four billion people have #water scarcity issues at some time of every year and by 2050, that number is estimated to be six billion.

Therefore, the management of #forests for water supply is extremely important!

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Did you know this #ForestH2O fact of the week?

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Forest and landscape #restoration brings stakeholders together to create healthy, resilient and productive landscapes.

Learn more about this important process by taking @FAO's free e-learning course:
https://t.co/QaIVWLJOEw

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📢Forests and trees are key to maintaining resilient production systems, communities and ecosystems.

📢Crucially, they are vital to our water supply and provide high quality water resources.

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#ForestH2O fact of the week🐟🌳

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#Indonesia’s mangroves are pivotal in both mitigation and adaptation efforts.

They store approximately three billion tons of carbon, which is equivalent to the emissions from two and a half billion vehicles driven for a year!

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Primary forests store between 141 to 159 gigatons of carbon📈

This reduces the greenhouse gas effect and stabilizes global temperatures, supporting consistent water cycles and ensuring that water remains available in the right quantities and at the right times!

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Have you checked out @FAO's technical paper on forest-based #adaptation?

This paper unpacks the concept of forest-based adaptation, covering the themes of:
🌳Sustainable forest management
🌳Forest conservation
🌳Reforestation

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Water taro, a tropical crop grown on the island of #Vanuatu, relies on the conservation of surrounding forests to:
🌱Supply and regulate essential nutrients
🌱Maintain necessary water levels for growth and yield

Find out more here:
https://t.co/V5BePphDcU

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Did you know that forest🌳 and mountain⛰️ ecosystems serve as source areas for more than 75 percent of renewable water supply?

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Have you ever considered the important role of forests in providing water-related services and their significance for resilient food systems?

Read about this year's World Forest Week event on forest-water-climate linkages to learn more:
https://t.co/m45l3fnQJC

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#Urbanforests act as natural filters by absorbing harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide.

This contributes to reduced smog and improved air quality📈

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Want to learn more about #mangroves?

@FAO's interactive story 'Unlocking the secrets of mangroves' provides an overview of the current state of mangrove forests, how they have changed over time, and their benefits.

Available here:
https://t.co/Zyh3IX6n4H

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#ForestH2O fact of the week!

Source:
https://t.co/UIMBzrLklM

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The #trees in the Ninoy Aquino Parks in the #Philippines provide a stark contrast to the urban landscape surrounding it🏙️

They act as the city's lungs and provide relaxation, recreation, and connectivity to the natural #environment for those who live there🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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Did you know that soil is fundamental to #forestwater relationships?

Healthy soils are essential for:
🍃The timing of downstream water supply
🍃The protection of water quality
🍃Minimizing the loss of water quality