Humans and Forests

Forests have a profound effect on climate,water supply and soil maintenance. At present are destroying forests at a prodigious rate.When forests are cleared, the source of rain is removed,cloud cover is reduced and the local Climate changes quiet dramatically.

(Charcoal maker Alan Siyampondo stands by his earth kiln in Dambwa Forest, near Livingstone, Zambia. TRF/Tendai Marima )

Destruction of forests therefore destroys a large number of different species, driving many of them to the verge of extinction and also causing a rise in Climate Change.

Climate Change is one phenomenon that has largely attributed to the changes in precipitation levels and also an increase in temperature across the globe, leading to droughts, melting of polar regions and floods which causes an increase in mosquito carrying diseases.

Carefully analyzing Climate Change from a sharper point of view,brave analysis shows that an increase in terms of 'Ignorance' levels amongst people have largely contributed to the rise in Climatic Changes. This may be looked at as one minor effect that can lead to Climate Change, however it actually draws to many factors for example an increase in Population which is one event that contributes rampantly to Climate Change.

Population growth doubles the demand for water supply, space and other resources. More people, more industrialization and more agriculture will put more pressure on the environment. Ideally, each region needs to grow more food in order to support the growth in population hence causing the majority to use bad methods of agriculture. E.G the 'Chitemene system' that is practiced in Zambia.

If forests are cut in order created a way for agriculture, the soil is no longer protected by a leaf Canopy. Consequently, most of the soil is washed away and eventually reaches the rivers,streams and other water bodies. In the end this will lead to the chocking of most water bodies and later causing a reduction in rain formation because of the reduced evaporation rates and also leading to the death of most aquatic creatures.

If we allow farm land to erode,damage water bodies and also cut down trees any how we are likely to meet the additional limits of population growth. Unless we are very watchful and involved Population and Climate Change will continue rising.. #The future is in our hands.. #GoGreen