Deforestation
destroying trees we destroy ourselves
The destruction of forests
Cutting down trees is called deforestation and it can have serious effects. If animals’ homes, which are built in and around the trees, are destroyed, many species will become extinct. For example, many different types of animals in South America were lost before scientists could learn about them.
Why?
What is the reason?
If we continue?
What should we do?!
Solutions
- Plant trees
By planting trees, you can reduce emmissions that can usually be absorbed by the forest.
Also, the trees will hold soil like the forests they replace.
- Petition for stopping cutting down of trees
- Cut down use of paper.
Whenever you can, reuse or recycle paper as opposed to printing new paper. Every piece of paper you throw out is a tree you just wasted! You can even try to use electronics to do papers, if your teachers let you!!!
- Avoid using timber as much as possible.
When you need to build something, try using alternatives to timber. The less wood we need, the less forest will be knocked out!