AMAZONAS, BRAZIL - Observed annually on September 21, Tree Day is more than just a symbolic date on the environmental calendar. It serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role trees play in sustaining life on Earth: they produce oxygen, regulate the climate, provide habitats for biodiversity, protect the soil, and offer essential resources for human survival.

Each year, thousands of hectares of forest are lost in Brazil, threatening entire ecosystems and putting countless plant and animal species at risk. Celebrating Tree Day also means acknowledging this environmental crisis and promoting concrete actions — from tree-planting initiatives to the development and enforcement of public conservation policies.

Institutions like the Amazon Museum (Musa) play a crucial role in this ongoing effort, helping to raise awareness and mobilize society to protect one of the planet’s most vital natural assets.

"We always try to talk about both the positive and negative aspects that even a single tree can bring. It's not just about breathing; it's about air quality, livability, soil quality, and social well-being. So we always try to promote environmental education here, so that we can carry this forward," said Mário Rocha, communications coordinator at the Museum of the Amazon – MUSA.

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