How many trees are there per person on this planet? Find out in this article. When you consider all the functions that trees fulfill, it's nowhere near enough.

Peat is still used extensively around the world in the garden and as a fuel. Peat moss is also a gardener's favorite, but our peat and peat moss consumption is wreaking havoc on wetlands where these materials form - read more about the issues and alternatives.

Soil is yet another natural resource we are rapidly depleting. Learn about the differences between dirt and soil and what you can do to help conserve this precious material.