ABSTRACT
Rainforests have an important role in the climatic cycle on the earth and the long-term survival of humanity. However, over the past few centuries, rainforests have been systematically destroyed in the name of progress, and changes in the climate over recent decades have affected the natural rhythm of fragile ecosystems throughout the world. For many years, international movements and non-governmental organizations have been encouraging governments to preserve rainforest environments. As a consequence, the number of protected areas in developed and developing nations has increased.
