Leslie Taylor, the author of Herbal Secrets from the Rain Forest and the Raintree Nutrition Inc website, says that "rain forests are the world's greatest natural resources and the most powerful and bio-actively diverse natural phenomenon on the planet." In spite of this, they are being destroyed every day. The goal of this research paper is to describe rain forests, demonstrate some of the causes and effects of deforestation, and explain what is already being …showed first 75 words of 1397 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1397 total…exploring medicinal plants and drug development as ways to strengthen and diversify their economies. Rain forest depletion is a substantial problem today, and it will not vanish or disappear on its own. The Earth is harmfully affected by deforestation in very dramatic ways. Rain forests are fundamental to a healthy planet and its ability to support life. They positively impact the Earth in many significant ways, and it is very important that we preserve them.