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Forests murdered in Haiti

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  Excellent natural environments where many animal and plant species live, the forests. According to scientific research, they are home to 80% of all terrestrial biodiversity. In general, a forest is therefore a perfect ecosystem. But in addition to this importance, forests have other uses in relation to environmental management. Aware of the multiple importance of this natural environment, the forest, since 2012, March 21 has been declared by the UN as International Forest Day. Given that Haiti is classified as one of the small island states vulnerable to natural hazards in the face of climate change, the international day of the forest, should it not devote to reflections around the problem of forest management in the country? We believe in it, but unfortunately! According to all the latest available data, Haiti has less than 5% of its forest cover left. In addition to its geographical position, it is in the eye of natural disasters, the consequence of climate change, in particular