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For my project I was planning to research various foundations that help save the rainforests from destruction. Rainforests in Central America, Africa, Southern Asia, and the Amazon are all facing devastation. Many rainforests are cleared for resources such as wood and medicinal plants, but part of the problem is that we do not allow the rainforest to recover and replenish its resources, which means we are destroying the rainforests ability to rebound from all the clearing. Much of the land is also cleared for farming or raising and breeding livestock, while this may benefit small communities; it destroys the fertile soil and eventually makes the habitat unlivable. The communities’ solution for this problem is often to burn the surrounding areas to provide the soil with more nutrients, but if this is done too many times it can overwork the land to the point where it won’t recover.

The rainforests are biological treasures that contain some of the most unique flora and fauna found on Earth. They are full of life and unknown creatures that we have yet to discover. Some researchers say that the rainforests could contain the cures to some of the deadliest diseases known to man. If we were to destroy these resources we could lose the most precious cures in history. The rainforests need to be protected, that’s why various foundations have put in the time and effort to save these valuable resources and why I am trying to spread information on the topic and how you can help.

 When I think of a way to save resources and recycle materials, the first thing that comes to mind is creating art out of the waste we produce. Recycling resources to produce anything from sculptures to jewelry sounds like a lot of fun and a way to help save the environment. A way to combine my artistic abilities with my love for the environment sounds like something worth doing for my final project!!

 //**Below are some pieces that I could create out of recycled materials**//:
