In 1994, the Brazilian photographer Salgado went back to his homeland in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was1to see the land run by his family. The thick forest there was once a paradise (乐园) for him and his friends, bringing them 2 memories.
To his horror, he saw a totally different 3. Only 0. 5% of the land was covered with trees. "The land was as sick as a serious patient—everything was 4 due to deforestation (砍伐森林)," Salgado said 5 during a meeting on climate change in Paris.
Salgado 6 that he should do something about it. Then he 7 the bold idea of replanting trees on the land, which beyond his expectations, received 8 from his wife and relatives. Soon the whole family 9 and the results are remarkable. 10, the land is changing: It is carpeted with green trees again and some of the insects, birds and animals living in the land before 11. The land has been brought back to life. The 12 family's hard work also impressed people around them. They 13 cutting down trees and began to protect the environment.
"The work over the years is quite difficult but well worth the 14 and I think every little bit of work 15," said Salgado. Therefore, everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.
