The current size and quality of our forests are under great pressure due to nitrogen deposition, acidification, dehydration and nutrient loss. These effects have major consequences for the resilience and quality of our forests, which puts biodiversity under pressure. Source: Strategic Forest Policy Province of Utrecht, page 3 (March 29, 2022).
“In recent decades, the diversity of plant and animal species has declined sharply due to human actions. Many special habitats have already disappeared. Deforestation deprives animals of their habitat and fragmentation of the forest means that they can hardly or not at all migrate. This makes it impossible for many species to find a partner and reproduce and maintain a healthy population. In order to reverse the sharp decline in biodiversity, preserving the remaining forest is crucial: we strive for Bending the Curve, turning the downward trend into an upward trend” (World Wildlife Fund)
This photo story is about the hidden treasures in the forest in order to bring biodiversity to the public’s attention.