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While traditionally a season of solemnity and self-reflection, a look at Europe’s cultural calendar for the weeks ahead reassures us that fun and festivity isn’t entirely off the agenda.
Forests cover approximately 9.4% of the Earth's surface. However, they once covered over 50%. Most people identify forests with trees, but the concept of the forest ecosystem reaches much further and includes many species, such as smaller plants, fungi, bacteria, insects, animals, as well as energy flow and nutrient cycling. Luckily, a large percentage of people on Earth are still able to enjoy the tranquility of an ancient forest. However, some people have never had the chance to enter one of these majestic plant communities. In fact, almost 80% of Europe’s forests are owned by Russia.