Did you know that mountains host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and 30% of all Key Biodiversity Areas? The Appalachian Mountain landscape provides world-class outdoor recreation opportunities like the #AppalachianTrail and abundant plant and animal biodiversity, forests that draw in carbon, and valuable clean drinking water for more than 119 million people. ⛰️⛰️ #InternationalMountainDay is a great day to reflect on mountains' global and local importance. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the global significance of the Appalachian landscape. 📸 Dan Holz