World Rainforest Week

Every year, the Rainforest Action Network designates a week in October as World Rainforest Week. The goal of this special awareness week is to encourage individuals to recognize the beauty and wonder of the world's rainforests. It is also a time for individuals around the world to unite in action to help broaden awareness of the threats that the world's rainforests endure.

In addition to the environmental and societal benefits of saving the world's rainforests, there is also an economic benefit. An intact rainforest is worth $6,280 per acre if sustainably harvested; $1,000 if clear cut for commercial timber ($0 five years after clear cut); and $148 if used as cattle pasture.

We encourage your community to organize for forest protection during World Rainforest Week. Learn how to support your Adopt an Acre campaign during this week by visiting our Letter and Links pages. Or, visit the Rainforest Action Network for more information.

We provide free curriculum and videos to teach your students about the Brazilian Amazon and its inhabitants and how to save their home.

Your students and their families save acres of the Amazon rainforest with the purchase of our environmental t-shirts, bags, hats and boxer shorts. Every 10 items sold protects an acre in the name of your school!

Click here to learn more and reserve your FREE Rainforest Rescue Kit or call us at
1-800-566-6539.

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