The invisible value of Dominican forests beyond the shadow

The Dominican Republic's forest ecosystems provide essential environmental services that often go unrecognized by the general public. While trees are commonly valued for their immediate aesthetic or agricultural benefits, such as shade and fruit production, their primary ecological contributions remain largely invisible to observers.

These forests play a critical role in maintaining environmental stability by anchoring soil, filtering drinking water, and mitigating the impact of rainfall. The current discourse emphasizes the need for a deeper public understanding of these functional processes to better appreciate the foundational value of the nation's natural resources.