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This community is living off the forest while protecting it for the future

1 month ago

7:49

This community is living off the forest while protecting it for the future

1 month ago
Documentaries
Duration 7:49

In this community, the income from cutting down one tree can feed a family for six months. But money isn’t the only thing that matters here. Watch Shared Planet on CBC Gem.

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