Srilanka, March 21 -- This year's International Day of Forests is being celebrated under the theme "Forests and Food," highlighting the vital role of forests in ensuring food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.

Forests not only provide food, fuel, and income but also support soil fertility, protect water resources, and offer habitats for biodiversity, including essential pollinators.

They are crucial for the survival of life on Earth and play a key role in mitigating climate change by storing carbon.

The United Nations declared the International Day of Forests on March 21, 2012, to raise global awareness about the importance of forests and non-forest resources.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is re...