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Today we all are screaming "save forests, save earth", but do we actually
saving them or trying to save them. Just sit down calmly and give a thought upon it.
Never has the planet been more in need of forests. Never have the forests been under greater pressure than they are today. As man learnt about nature he started to interfere with the laws of nature. He cut off the forests for agriculture and tamed wild animals for his food and clothing. The history of the growth and spread of civilisation is also the story of deforestation. Farming which started some 12,000 years ago, invariably took place on land previously covered by forests. Agriculture, in turn, was was a precondition for the growth of cities.
Man was able to conquer nature, yet he cannot control it. A balance exists between all living and non-living things in nature. Ecological disasters are bound to happen if there is any disturbance in the natural equilibrium. Increased industrialization and human requirements have led to the destruction of our forests and wildlife, which are interdependent in more than one ways.
Forests are indispensable to mankind. They provide us with wood, raw materials; prevent floods and soil erosion; increase underground water supply and humidity of air; provide an abode for the wildlife, check air pollution, etc. On a sunny day a large elm tree gives off vapor which is equivalent to 1500 gallons of water. According to a UN report, rain forests have been destroyed to a large extent. Man has mercilessly chopped off trees without paying any attention to the destruction he is causing to his own life and future. Hillsides have been stripped off its vegetation cover in the Himalayas, which has become a major cause for the earthquakes, avalanches, and landslides. Deforestation not only diminishes the natural beauty of any place but also upsets the ecological balance of that place. It is believed that the Thar Desert is a man-made desert. Yes! Emperor Akbar went for hunting there.
Wildlife is at the brink of destruction! Due to destruction of forests, pollution, climatic changes and extensive hunting of animals, many species of wildlife have become extinct. With extension, when a species disappears, it is gone forever! Wildlife destruction has upset the whole mechanism of natural regulation and balance, which could endanger our very existence. Animals are being used widely in drug research nowadays. Scientists believe that animal experimentation is necessary for the progress of medical sciences. They may be right but what we need is a balance between biomedical research and animal welfare.
At present, some five billion tons of excess carbon find their way into the Earth's atmosphere every year, four billion of this from the combustion of fossil fuels and firewood, and about one billion from the incineration of forests for the purpose of expanding areas of land to be used for cultivation. Most of the carbon released from fossil fuels originates in the industrialized countries. But the developing countries are rapidly catching up , particularly China and India, both of which have stores of coal that could keep power stations and factories in these countries running for centuries.
The CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere look set to increase dramatically in the coming years. Do we have any possibility at all to reverse the trends?
Something has been done, a lot more needs to be done. We have to develop harmony with nature as against conflict. Environmental issues should not only be discussed and talked about, but efforts should be made to do something at all possible levels. This issue needs to be a part of the public agenda. The concerned authorities should safeguard forests.
It is clear that energy conversation and greater energy efficiency could achieve a great deal, but it will take time to implement such measures. In the meantime the only option we have is to plant trees on a massive scale. Poaching and illegal hunting should be stopped. The export and sale of animal products should be completely banned. Habitats of the wildlife should be conserved like forests, wetlands, etc. Massive afforestation programs have to be set in motion. Eco-friendly stationery can save hundreds of bamboo or eucalyptus trees. Recycled paper use should be encouraged. Forest fires need to be prevented. To prevent the inhuman slaughter and hunting of these animals and birds, voluntary organizations should come forward and fight for this cause. We should protest if trees are being illegally cut down. We should support and participate in the programs of environmental groups and agencies.
No doubt that man has created all the problems, but it is also the duty of man to find solution to these problems, because man is the most intelligent creature on this planet. If we want to save forests and our earth then we have to do something really very fast and very effective and at every level. So my dear friends start doing what you can do at your level best.
Hope you will try your level best to make your community ecofriendly and make your neighbours aware of this serious problem.
Thank You,
See you in next post.
Welcome Back,
Today we all are screaming "save forests, save earth", but do we actually
saving them or trying to save them. Just sit down calmly and give a thought upon it.
Never has the planet been more in need of forests. Never have the forests been under greater pressure than they are today. As man learnt about nature he started to interfere with the laws of nature. He cut off the forests for agriculture and tamed wild animals for his food and clothing. The history of the growth and spread of civilisation is also the story of deforestation. Farming which started some 12,000 years ago, invariably took place on land previously covered by forests. Agriculture, in turn, was was a precondition for the growth of cities.
Man was able to conquer nature, yet he cannot control it. A balance exists between all living and non-living things in nature. Ecological disasters are bound to happen if there is any disturbance in the natural equilibrium. Increased industrialization and human requirements have led to the destruction of our forests and wildlife, which are interdependent in more than one ways.
Forests are indispensable to mankind. They provide us with wood, raw materials; prevent floods and soil erosion; increase underground water supply and humidity of air; provide an abode for the wildlife, check air pollution, etc. On a sunny day a large elm tree gives off vapor which is equivalent to 1500 gallons of water. According to a UN report, rain forests have been destroyed to a large extent. Man has mercilessly chopped off trees without paying any attention to the destruction he is causing to his own life and future. Hillsides have been stripped off its vegetation cover in the Himalayas, which has become a major cause for the earthquakes, avalanches, and landslides. Deforestation not only diminishes the natural beauty of any place but also upsets the ecological balance of that place. It is believed that the Thar Desert is a man-made desert. Yes! Emperor Akbar went for hunting there.
Wildlife is at the brink of destruction! Due to destruction of forests, pollution, climatic changes and extensive hunting of animals, many species of wildlife have become extinct. With extension, when a species disappears, it is gone forever! Wildlife destruction has upset the whole mechanism of natural regulation and balance, which could endanger our very existence. Animals are being used widely in drug research nowadays. Scientists believe that animal experimentation is necessary for the progress of medical sciences. They may be right but what we need is a balance between biomedical research and animal welfare.
At present, some five billion tons of excess carbon find their way into the Earth's atmosphere every year, four billion of this from the combustion of fossil fuels and firewood, and about one billion from the incineration of forests for the purpose of expanding areas of land to be used for cultivation. Most of the carbon released from fossil fuels originates in the industrialized countries. But the developing countries are rapidly catching up , particularly China and India, both of which have stores of coal that could keep power stations and factories in these countries running for centuries.
The CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere look set to increase dramatically in the coming years. Do we have any possibility at all to reverse the trends?
Something has been done, a lot more needs to be done. We have to develop harmony with nature as against conflict. Environmental issues should not only be discussed and talked about, but efforts should be made to do something at all possible levels. This issue needs to be a part of the public agenda. The concerned authorities should safeguard forests.
It is clear that energy conversation and greater energy efficiency could achieve a great deal, but it will take time to implement such measures. In the meantime the only option we have is to plant trees on a massive scale. Poaching and illegal hunting should be stopped. The export and sale of animal products should be completely banned. Habitats of the wildlife should be conserved like forests, wetlands, etc. Massive afforestation programs have to be set in motion. Eco-friendly stationery can save hundreds of bamboo or eucalyptus trees. Recycled paper use should be encouraged. Forest fires need to be prevented. To prevent the inhuman slaughter and hunting of these animals and birds, voluntary organizations should come forward and fight for this cause. We should protest if trees are being illegally cut down. We should support and participate in the programs of environmental groups and agencies.
No doubt that man has created all the problems, but it is also the duty of man to find solution to these problems, because man is the most intelligent creature on this planet. If we want to save forests and our earth then we have to do something really very fast and very effective and at every level. So my dear friends start doing what you can do at your level best.
Hope you will try your level best to make your community ecofriendly and make your neighbours aware of this serious problem.
Thank You,
See you in next post.
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