For centuries, millions of species on planet earth have peacefully co-existed, supporting each other while thriving off of the resources provided by mother nature. These resources include forests which provide a habitat for animals to survive, along with clean water necessary for survival of any living being and form an ecosystem dependant on each of these components. Even if one of these elements is used excessively, it disturbs the entire eco-system and threatens the health of the very planet we call home. Rapid industrialisation and advancements in technology have increased the need for mankind to acquire more and more land which is done at the expense of destroying forests. In this essay I would briefly discuss why the disappearance of forests is catastrophic for us and elaborate why they need to be saved.