Deforestation
Introduction: Deforestation means the
act of cutting down or burning trees in large numbers in an area. It has
been a global concern at present. Due to deforestation, many wild animals and
birds have become extinct and many are on the way and we are heading towards a
disastrous situation.
Causes of deforestation: The causes of
deforestation are many. The growing population is a constant threat to the
forests as they need food and shelter. For this reason, they are cutting down
trees indiscriminately all over the world. Every day the world is losing
hundreds of acres of forest.
There is a close relationship between
drought and deforestation. Regular drought is one of the pre-symptoms of
deforestation. The other reasons for deforestation are (a) too much pressure
on grazing grounds, (b) excess cultivation, and (c) soil erosion. The cumulative
effects of all these factors expedite the process of deforestation.
Impact of deforestation: Deforestation
poses a great threat to the ecological balance. Due to deforestation, carbon-di-oxide is increasing worldwide. As a result, the world is becoming
warmer. The sea level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be
engulfed by the sea in recent future. On the other hand, new areas of the world
are turning into deserts as a result of deforestation. The removal of trees
causes birds and other animals living on them to leave the place. It also
causes serious damage to the soil, as trees give protection to the soil as well. In
the end, the soil makes sediment in the riverbed and causes frequent floods. So
if we destroy trees at random, one day the country will turn into a great
desert. All living animals and birds will not find any food or shelter to live
in. There will be no rain and as a result, our agriculture will face a great
crisis. The temperature will rise and it will cause the greenhouse effect. The
country will be unsuitable for living and various natural calamities like
floods, drought, storms, etc. will visit our country.
In our country, the results of deforestation
are obvious. A country requires 25% forest land for its ecological balance but
we have now only 10%. This is an indication of a bad future. We should come
forward to plant more trees to ensure a healthy balance of our forest land.
Conclusion: The deforestation problem is
increasing day by day not only in Bangladesh but all over the world. The
international community is also working on the problem. The United Nations has
already held several conferences on deforestation. This shows the world’s
awareness to combat deforestation. As a nation, we also have some
responsibilities. We should try to do our duties to prevent the deforestation
process. So more and more trees and plants should be put up in order to save
our environment from catastrophic debacle.
