“This we know- the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.” –Chief Sealth of the Duwamish Tribe. (Nations,108). Rainforests are some of the most valuable resources we have, yet they are being destroyed in massive …showed first 75 words of 1029 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1029 total…being destroyed at the current rate, it is estimated that by the year 2000, 10,000 species will be wiped out per year. (Nations, 91). If we want to save the earth, we must start with the rainforests. They are the connection between man and nature, and if the human race wants to save the planet, the first step is saving the rainforest. Rainforests are being destroyed in massive proportions, yet they are the most valuable resources we have.