first of all, according to exprets, fifty to one hundred plants species a day are being destroyed in the amazon, and possible cures are disapearing along with them. scientists have already found many plants that only exist in the rainforest some of these plants have recently been discovered as crucial to the treatment of burns and ither skin disorders. furthermore, possible cures for aids and cancer are being sought after now by many researchers.if these plants were to be found , the area would suddently have global importance. as of now,however many feel that the best product to be had from the rainforest is the beautiful wood ;hence, large portions of the forest are being ruined daily