Deforestation Research Paper
Habitat Destruction
Our planet is only able to foster life if its delicate balance is maintained. If this balance were to be disturbed, the results would be truly catastrophic. The destruction of the earth’s natural habitats is something that happens every day, and is a threat to its ecological balance. This type of destruction must be stopped because the state of our world as we know it is at stake.
Forests, in particular, can be found all over the world and are a vitally important part of our planet because they cover much of its surface and are abundant with both animals and natural resources. From tropical forests to temperate forests, these habitats are all important. Humans exploit many of the products of these forests, particularly timber. Unfortunately, some do not harvest timber in a responsible, sustainable manner. Because of this, forests are shrinking, habitats are disappearing, and animals are now forced to find new habitats, as their old ones have been ravaged and eradicated. It is obvious that “deforestation is taking place at an unsustainable rate, and forests are being cut at an unsustainable rate” (Acheson). Fortunately for us, habitat destruction can be decreased by harvesting and replanting different segments of forest land in a staggered order.
Each individual habitat on our planet is important because each species has different needs and thus requires a habitat fit specifically for them. All living things are connected. If one group becomes extinct, that disrupts the natural balance of our planet. Keeping habitats, such as forests, in good condition ensures that we can maintain the ecological balance on our planet and that both the human race and all species inhabiting earth can grow and progress as they have for so long. This issue, however, is so much broader than simply protecting animals. Everything people do to affect the environment will, in turn, affect them as well. Therefore society must be mindful of
Our planet is only able to foster life if its delicate balance is maintained. If this balance were to be disturbed, the results would be truly catastrophic. The destruction of the earth’s natural habitats is something that happens every day, and is a threat to its ecological balance. This type of destruction must be stopped because the state of our world as we know it is at stake.
Forests, in particular, can be found all over the world and are a vitally important part of our planet because they cover much of its surface and are abundant with both animals and natural resources. From tropical forests to temperate forests, these habitats are all important. Humans exploit many of the products of these forests, particularly timber. Unfortunately, some do not harvest timber in a responsible, sustainable manner. Because of this, forests are shrinking, habitats are disappearing, and animals are now forced to find new habitats, as their old ones have been ravaged and eradicated. It is obvious that “deforestation is taking place at an unsustainable rate, and forests are being cut at an unsustainable rate” (Acheson). Fortunately for us, habitat destruction can be decreased by harvesting and replanting different segments of forest land in a staggered order.
Each individual habitat on our planet is important because each species has different needs and thus requires a habitat fit specifically for them. All living things are connected. If one group becomes extinct, that disrupts the natural balance of our planet. Keeping habitats, such as forests, in good condition ensures that we can maintain the ecological balance on our planet and that both the human race and all species inhabiting earth can grow and progress as they have for so long. This issue, however, is so much broader than simply protecting animals. Everything people do to affect the environment will, in turn, affect them as well. Therefore society must be mindful of
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