On Earth Day 2022, President Biden highlighted the crucial role of old-growth trees in combating climate change, declaring them 'our planet's lungs' and promoting their protection.
Biden’s focus on preserving mature forests came to light with his executive order; however, two years later, timber auctions contrarily demonstrated logging resuming on previously protected areas.
'The amount of carbon trees suck out of the air increases dramatically with age,' Biden stressed, emphasizing the rare maturity of trees as vital for environmental health.
Less than 10% of the forests in the contiguous United States remain undisturbed, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures and sustainable management of our woodland resources.
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