2011, The Year of Forests

"LET every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."

John McConnell
Founder of International Earth Day

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Picked from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable forest management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.


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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

Mahatma Gandhi