1. Deforestation
Deforestation is currently becoming one of the major global ecological issues. Whether it occurs in the temperate or tropical regions, deforestation is an environmental problem that continues to endanger the wellbeing of the world population, cause an extinction threat to most of the plant and animal species as well as increase the global warming (Colfer 10). Due to deforestation the world's largest rain forest, Amazon, is shrinking at a rate between 15,000 and 20,000 km2 per year during the last two decades (Franchito 73). Additionally, about 15 million hectares of tropical and temperate rainforests are lost annually with the deforestation in Sumatra rainforest in Indonesia accounting for over 70% of this estimate. The deforestation in Indonesian Sumatra has surpassed that of the Amazon in Brazil and is estimated that it accounts for about 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions (Colfer 51).
Trade in timber is the major cause of deforestation in Indonesia. About 70% of the Indonesian rainforest particularly in the Sumatra region has been cleared as a result of logging. While most countries have illegalized timber exports, Indonesia has far fallen short of these regulations. Besides, timber exports contribute about 10% of the Indonesian GDP, making it difficult to eliminate timber logging and trade. As indicated by McDermott and Kanowski, countries like Indonesia with large forest cover are more likely to benefit from the lucrative timber trade 254. However, ecological footprint resulting from such trade is far and wide. While the Indonesian government is reluctant to reduce the trade and logging activities in its major forests, the effects of deforestation have a profound effect on other industries such as tourism and fishing. Continuous logging has also been found to have adverse effects on the social settings. Communities that depended on the forest have been displaced or their economic activities changed due to clearance of natural forest cover (Perez 163).
Other causes of deforestation of many hectares are mining operations and hydroelectric dams ("Destruction of the," 2002). ... With so many causes for deforestation, there are an abundance of bad results, too. ... Plus, world leadership, or the lack thereof, is almost non-existent when it comes to grabbing attention of others and addressing the deforestation issue ("Deforestation, tropical forests," 2001). ... We have also faced difficulty stopping deforestation at the international level, because at the U.N. ... On an international level, "countries like India, Zimbabwe, and Honduras have d...
These include: -Cultivation of land with unsuitable terrain or soils -Deforestation without adequate replanting, done for farming use -Improper soil and water resource management - leads to increased erosion, salinisation and water logging of soil -Overgrazing - too many livestock on too little land area The problem is mainly because of the increasing intensity of land use associated with rapid population growth and high population densities. ... India loses 6 billion tones annually, and atmospheric scientists in Hawaii can tell when spring ploughing begins in northern China. ...
You can find them anywhere in India except for in the deserts. ... In India, the population has developed immensely. ... Another major cause of deforestation is agricultural expansion. ... There are also several laws and regulations prohibiting poaching, hunting, and deforestation. ... TRAFFIC-India has been observing the tiger's state of affairs in India, especially around the trades of skin and other parts of the tiger. ...
The biggest threats of overpopulation is located in the countries of China, the US, India, Indonesia and Brazil. ... Deforestation is the cutting down and clearing away forests and is also an increasing global concern. ... Countries that have a large industry based around deforestation include the US, Brazil, Bolivia and Southeast Asia. ... Deforestation of forests and tropical rain forests do not only threaten the atmosphere, but plants and animals as well. If the amount of deforestation continues, it can eventually cause the extinction of thousands of species annually. ...
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE REPORT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RAINFOREST DEFORESTATION IN THE AMAZON ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 By LISA FITTLER Date ABSTRACT The reason for this report is to address the ever-increasing problem of rainforest deforestation in the Amazon. ... This quote shows the extent to which deforestation in the Amazon affects our planet. ... Although we may not directly see the impact of such deforestation, we will all be affected during our lifetime. ... Reasons for Deforestation, scale, participants, and consequences 9. ... All information on types of fores...
This event, while lacking the violence of the first, has spread throughout the country of India with much of the same force and has sparked a movement that could prove to be just as momentous to millions of people. ... So what is the Chipko movement and how can this movement that started in a tiny village in the mountains of India have such substantial effects on an entire nation and possibly beyond its boundaries? To answer these questions, you must first understand the history leading up to 1973 and how the Chipko movement and its leaders have affected India's economic, ecological, ...
We are simultaneously faced with the burden of educating growing numbers of children, creating more jobs, dealing with hunger, famine, war, and counteracting the detrimental effects of these growing populations such as deforestation, soil erosion, and contaminated water supplies. ... Fertility rates in the U.S. are at an all time low at an average of 1.9 births per woman, whereas in developing countries such as India fertility rates can reach up to 6.3 births per woman. ...
India's improved health plans and programs have increased sanitation and allowed people to live longer. The average life expectancy for a woman in India is over 60 years old. ... Only 50% of India's population gets the food they need and those that do get it are not even supplied with a complete healthy diet. ... India has put together a 100 person committee to work out the problem of overpopulation but has no real solution yet. ... The global rate of deforestation has been around 15 million hectares annually during the last decade, although rates of reforestation have increased ...