The Global Depletion of Forests
Introduction
Deforestation results from the actions of man as well as those of the nature. It could be further categorized on the objectives in which they were done as well. Though not much is thought when a tree is cut down only lately we understand how destructive it would be if this process to be continued. Although there are many organizations established for the management and protection of forests, they have not always been active for the purpose they were meant to be.
While carrying out this study, I collected data on the statistics of deforestation, the main reasons for it, countries and regions that mostly produce or consume lumber, the projects which helped to lower the rates of deforestation and how they worked out and the difficulties that they encountered. In this research, the interrelationships between the above are elaborated as well.
Background
The depletion of forests, which is generally known as deforestation is discussed with the intention of finding solutions to it. The rate at which it is taking place is alarming and today it has become a global crisis. There are a number of reasons and ways that the forests are destroyed. In summary, it basically takes place with efforts to accomplish the needs and wants of man, though the nature is also another important contributing factor. The latter is not as much destructive as the activities of man. The reasons for deforestation are many and are quite complex with an increase in the demand for lumber presenting on one hand and the poor socio-economic factors in the developing world contributing on the other hand. However, the poor recognition of the true value of forests and the environmental services it endows with are the strongest factors attributed to the continuing man-made loss. Many international conferences realized the importance of minimizing the effects of deforestation. Many agencies such as UNEP, FAO, World Resources Institute (WRI) etc. have conducted surveys to identify the extent
Deforestation results from the actions of man as well as those of the nature. It could be further categorized on the objectives in which they were done as well. Though not much is thought when a tree is cut down only lately we understand how destructive it would be if this process to be continued. Although there are many organizations established for the management and protection of forests, they have not always been active for the purpose they were meant to be.
While carrying out this study, I collected data on the statistics of deforestation, the main reasons for it, countries and regions that mostly produce or consume lumber, the projects which helped to lower the rates of deforestation and how they worked out and the difficulties that they encountered. In this research, the interrelationships between the above are elaborated as well.
Background
The depletion of forests, which is generally known as deforestation is discussed with the intention of finding solutions to it. The rate at which it is taking place is alarming and today it has become a global crisis. There are a number of reasons and ways that the forests are destroyed. In summary, it basically takes place with efforts to accomplish the needs and wants of man, though the nature is also another important contributing factor. The latter is not as much destructive as the activities of man. The reasons for deforestation are many and are quite complex with an increase in the demand for lumber presenting on one hand and the poor socio-economic factors in the developing world contributing on the other hand. However, the poor recognition of the true value of forests and the environmental services it endows with are the strongest factors attributed to the continuing man-made loss. Many international conferences realized the importance of minimizing the effects of deforestation. Many agencies such as UNEP, FAO, World Resources Institute (WRI) etc. have conducted surveys to identify the extent
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