The rainforest is an important resource to the world and modern society, without certain plants from the rainforest the human race would face a great loss in medicinal plants. From plants that can cure world wide epidemics to simple forms of cancer are being wiped out and destroyed everyday by rainforest destruction. The rain forest is a valuable resource to the human race and should not be abuse, overused or exploited. Because once it's gone, it will take thousands of years, possibly millions of years to return to its original stature. This time may be closer than it seems.

The Rainforest is an important source for timber, medicines, and other fruits that are wide spread. But now the rainforest is being significantly diminished by companies. Another leading cause of rainforest destruction is for cattle ranching for fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy's. Another leading...