They are the mother and father of rain. 它们也是雨水之源

141. They form a canopy that alleviates the impact of heavy rains...
     它们形成荫庇缓和大雨的冲击
142. And protects the soil from erosion.
     并保护泥土免于流失
143. The forests provide the humidity that is necessary for life.
     森林提供生命所需的潮湿环境
144. They are the mother and father of rain.
     它们也是雨水之源
145. The forests store carbon.
     森林储蓄碳
146. They contain more than all the earth's atmosphere.
     它们的含碳量多于地球大气
147. They are the cornerstone of the climatic balance...
     是我们赖以生存的

来自《家园 第二部分 Home Part2》第 144 行