Two Sides Introduces Myth-busting Infographic About Paper, Sustainable Forestry

• Cover one third of the earth's land and absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide making them a major instrument in mitigating climate change

• Absorb airborne impurities and give off oxygen allowing us to breathe clean air

• Protect our watersheds and provide us with clean water

• Are home to the majority of the world's terrestrial species, and many people around the world—1.6 billion according to the World Wildlife Fund—depend on forests for their livelihoods.

We are often led to believe that using paper is bad for the environment and that forest practices always lead to eroded lands and fewer trees-not so in North America. As the Two Sides infographic illustrates: