Vol. 13 | Issue 1
Ways to Reduce of
the Impact
Deforestation By: Angelica Rojas
Deforestation is the man-made act of clearing forests and trees in order to make use of clear land, or timber for fuel. Forests are an important natural resource that has been useful for human and animal survival for centuries. However, in modern times, the natural resource has been excessively taken advantage of to the point where it is negatively affecting the environment and atmosphere. Deforestation plays a consequential role in the detrimental effects of climate change. Carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere as a result of large amounts of trees being removed. Scientists have made it clear that humans are at risk of extinction, if trees are exponentially removed without afforestation (Vang, 1). Deforestation has been kept in human practices because it is a source for employment, construction, and income for the economy. Although deforestation may not be completely eradicated, there are various ways that people and communities can work together to prevent future detriments caused by removing trees. The easiest step to fight against deforestation is to simply plant a tree. Planting a tree is considered a lifelong investment in the environment as it combats climate change (Rinkesh, 24). You can start by planting one or even multiple trees at a time to make up for some of the lost trees.
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