Reasons to keep the Congo

The Congo is the second largest rainforest in the world. Here are 5 reasons to keep it from turning into logs and sofas.

1. Around 70% of the Congo's population depend on what the Congo rainforests provide.

2. It is home to many animals that only live there and some that don't

3. It is one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. It will only take a year or so's worth of deforestation to completely wipe it out.

4. National parks like Virunga National Park are being destroyed, even staff getting murdered.

5. Deforestation will lead to climate change, meaning the weather changes. It might not sound like much, but can be catastrophic for people and animals alike.