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The Sierra Madre is a living ecosystem in distress. Rampant deforestation, illegal logging, quarrying and infrastructure projects are chipping away at the forest cover that sustains both nature and people. With so many trees gone, the natural systems that regulate water flow, stabilize slopes, and support biodiversity are weakening. For communities that rely on the forest for honey, medicinal plants and sustenance, the loss is personal and painful.
The Sierra Madre is a living ecosystem in distress. Rampant deforestation, illegal logging, quarrying and infrastructure projects are chipping away at the forest cover that sustains both nature and people. With so many trees gone, the natural systems that regulate water flow, stabilize slopes, and support biodiversity are weakening. For communities that rely on the forest for honey, medicinal plants and sustenance, the loss is personal and painful.
As the trees vanish, the mountain’s ability to shield us from typhoons, floods and landslides reduces, and with it, the safety of countless lives. One expert stated, “By maintaining its forests and ecosystems, we not only protect biodiversity but also secure the livelihood of millions of people who rely on the Sierra Madre.”
As the trees vanish, the mountain’s ability to shield us from typhoons, floods and landslides reduces, and with it, the safety of countless lives. One expert stated, “By maintaining its forests and ecosystems, we not only protect biodiversity but also secure the livelihood of millions of people who rely on the Sierra Madre.”
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