April 25,2019
“Protecting Our Forests Is Crucial to Combat Climate Change”
Forests are vital to our Planet, the trees purify the air, filter our water, prevent erosion, and act as a buffer against climate change, they offer a home to plant and animal species while also providing natural resources such as medicine, food, timber and fuel. 300 million people live in the forests worldwide; 60 million of those humans are indigenous who are completely dependent on native woods.
What is Deforestation?
Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests in order to utilize the land or trees. Typically, deforestation is clearing a lot of trees without the intention of establishing future growth.
Deforestation is most severe in various countries. Over half of the world’s forests have been destroyed over 10,000 years, the majority in just the last 50 years. These immense changes include large-scale extinction events, desertification, climatic changes, topsoil loss, flooding, famine, disease outbreaks, and more.
Causes of Deforestation
One of the most important causes of deforestation is logging. Wood-based industries such as the furniture industry need a substantial quantity of wood. We can help the environment by reducing the use of furniture woods so why don’t we start making the difference today and purchase aluminum and steel chairs. They have a lot benefits for example:
This would be a great option for a great change in our planet.
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