In order to meet the ever-increasing demand in factories and for shelter, trees are continually being cut. Is it justified to cut trees for such projects? Discuss and prepare a brief report.
Soln:
No. Cutting trees in order to meet the ever-growing demands of the human population is not at all justified. There are a vast number of organisms, like wild animals, insects, and birds, living in the forests. The forests provide good-quality air for animals, birds, humans and other organisms. This is because of the process of plant respiration by which they consume harmful carbon dioxide and give out good quality Oxygen. Thus, they keep greenhouse gases and global warming under check. The roots of the flora of the forests help in preventing soil erosion. Natural Calamities such as floods and droughts could also be prevented by their presence. They help in increasing the soil’s fertility and conserving the biodiversity of the ecosystem.
Overutilisation of forests and their resources by cutting a large number of trees in order to satisfy the demands of the ever-increasing human population leads to many long-term problems like
- Soil erosion
- Greenhouse effect
- Global warming
- Floods
- Droughts
Besides the above-listed problems, the effects of large-scale deforestation will leave an everlasting mark on the face of human civilisation. The balance of nature is disturbed by the destruction of trees. Hence, it is of utmost priority and importance to conserve forests.
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