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I actually never thought of it until tonight, why people were called tree-huggers. I guess I just assumed is was because there were crazy environmentalists who hugged trees (and perhaps there are).

But this article helps us understand tree-huggers of a different nature.

I guess it resonates with me a bit more now that its put into perspective. Poor communities banding together to preserve forest because they depend on them for survival, is a lot more of a cause to get behind than someone getting frisky with a tree.

And for those who are working on their Christmas gifts consider committing to this alternative.

You may have already seen this but in case you have not take a few minutes to give some rice.

Levi