Sunday, April 7, 2013

Important Things To Know About Reforestation Projects

By Harold Anderson


The replacement and the reestablishment of the trees that are depleted due to human activities are the main goals of reforestation projects. We should be aware that this type of project is really vital to the survival of the ecosystem especially in the woodlands. This is due to that fact that a lot of people and even the animals depends on forests to live. For people, the timber they get from cutting down trees is their main source of income and source of food as well. For animals, the forest is their home where they get their food and shelter. When the trees from forest vanish, both people and animals will be gravely affected.

We should be aware that forest provides ecosystems for wildlife, resources for humans and even modifies the climate. Flooding, massive soil erosion and destructive climate changes are the effects of deforestation. Slight changes done even in a small part of the forest can generate huge effects that will affect all the inhabitants of the area. Meaning, the consequences of our human activity that involves altering the environment has a great impact to everyone.

Reforestation involves replanting of tress that can really help reduce erosion and nutrient depletion. It can keep areas where there exist a lush rainforest grow fertile. It can also reduce the possibility of flooding in the area. The tendency when the trees in the rainforest are depleted is that it will cause the topsoil to be washed away along the soil nutrients. The minerals and chemicals that make the soil fertile are mostly stored in the plants and tress above ground. When all the trees are cut down in the rainforest, the amount of rainfall will decrease and the temperature will eventually rise thus creating a change in the climate.

There are some certain types of fauna that can be use for food, to improve medical science and may have other potential benefits for a lot people. When these faunas disappear there will be no chance to learn and discover its value and usefulness. To ensure these faunas to be conserved, reforestation project should be implemented.

Reforestation project offers a numerous benefits especially to those who are living near the forested areas. Such benefits include increasing the availability of clean drinking water, food, fuel and construction materials, as well as offering employment. Reforestation should be supported because it's one of the ways to fulfill our duties as the steward of this planet.




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