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 are located in a region of the planet that is close to the tropics, so the heat here is a bit more intense. The presence of trees helps to reduce the temperature, making us feel a bit more comfortable. We urgently need to develop greater awareness about the importance of preserving trees. After all, we have a long future ahead of us," said Mário Rocha, communications coordinator at the Museum of the Amazon – MUSA.

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