Author: Henderson, Kim & Green Patriot Working Group (The)

The wealth, diversity and beauty of the world's rainforests are daily threatened by tragic, progressive destruction. However, readers can reverse this trend and choose any of 50 positive actions - each listed with a full explanation of how the action will truly make a difference to preserving the rainforest - including:

• reducing consumption of wood and paper goods such as paper towels
• eating less beef
• using sustainable wood alternatives, such as bamboo

While many of us have never seen a rainforest up close, their existence is essential to our survival. Rainforests have been called the lungs of the planet and are also home to a huge percentage of the world's plants, animals and insects. Let's work together to save this amazing natural habitat.