Thursday, September 15, 2011
Deforestation Google Alert
Deforest an area or not deforest an area? That is the question. There are viable reasons for both sides. If an area is deforested, that brings in a fair share of income depending on the type of lumber. But when an area is deforested, where does all the wildlife go that lived in that part of the forest? These positives and negatives have to be weighed before a single tree is torn down or there could be major consequences if a decision is made prematurely. A college student from Georgetown, South America named Nikkita Autar recently travelled to Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development in Guyana. This area is known for being rich in timber, making it a big target for lumber companies. Autar helped researchers explore possibilities that would cut down on the impact logging had on wildlife. Even after all this, one question still remains: Deforest an area or not deforest an area?
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I think before an area is deforested, all of the pros and cons should be examined. I think there are more consequences than just the wildlife like what will stop the carbon emission in that area once the trees are gone. Before any trees are cut down or areas are deforested everything should be done to get around it first. Like instead of cutting down trees to grow coffee, shade grow the coffee. My question is, what is the reason for cutting down the trees, and can it be avoided?
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