Prevent Deforestation

A look at the forests and what is happening because of deforestation

1. Prevent deforestation Copyright by Kella Randolph B.S., M. Ed. http://cfs10.tistory.com/image/16/tistory/2009/01/09/15/32/4966ef61e524c

2. Our forests Our forests All over the planet, humans have some sort of relationship to forests. We love to get away from our everyday routines and go to spend some quiet time enjoying nature. Some forests are deliberately planted and maintained so that the wood can be harvested to make wood products, such as building materials and furniture, as well as paper and cardboard. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1307243 http://jambonairobi.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Forest-trail-at-Nairobi-Arboretum.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3517/3460181290_f9a9ed8601_z.jpg http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/05/90/059007_7726b6ab.jpg https://get.pxhere.com/photo/tree-nature-forest-wilderness-trail-animal-wildlife-wild-deer-zoo-jungle-park-squirrel-fauna-animals-wallpaper-woodland-habitat-ecosystem-natural-environment-636102.jpg

3. Our forests Trees and the water cycle The planet’s forests provide us with many benefits. They help mitigate climate change by consuming the carbon dioxide we put into the air, while breathing out oxygen. Tropical rainforests, like those in the Amazon, emit enough water vapor to create rain for the region. This is a valuable step in the water cycle. The great Smoky Mountains look “smoky” because of rising water vapor from the forests. Photo top right: https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-rock-waterfall-creek Photo bottom right: https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-rock-waterfall-creek This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC 8031193947_1ca20c1d1c_b.jpg This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under 8031193947_1ca20c1d1c_b.jpg Amazon Rain Forest Great Smokey Mountains, TN . https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Stormwater_Management_with_trees.webm/509px--Stormwater_Management_with_trees.webm.jpg

4. Our forests Why deforestation? Agricultural expansion Photo: https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-outdoor-field-farm-flower-rural-food-farming-harvest-produce-vegetable-crop-soil-agriculture-farmland-plants-freshness-agricultural-cultivation-crops-plantation-india-eggplant-brinjal-993602.jpg Livestock ranching https://pixnio.com/free-images/2016/06/09/cows-animals-cattle-ranch.jpg Logging https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Forwarder.jpg/1200px-Forwarder.jpg Expanding roads https://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/4426433/thumb/1.jpg Growing Cities population https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Skyline_of_Charlotte_20 Crops Logging Ranching Road building Growing Cities

5. Is this sustainable? Traditional agriculture techniques have some advantages but can also be damaging to ecosystems. Commercial pesticides save crops from being ruined by pests, but the poisons seep into groundwater and runoff into streams. There are some natural and harmless alternatives to garden pesticides. https://www.peta.org/living/humane-home/natural-harmless-alternatives-garden-pesticides/ Commercial fertilizers help plants grow bigger, but the chemicals wash off and seep into groundwater and runoff into streams. Look at natural fertilizers: http://www.stream-smart.com/making-bear-creek-better/at-home/alternatives-to-fertilizers-pesticides-herbicides/ Monoculture , growing just one crop in an area depletes the soil of vital nutrients. Diversifying the crops helps keep pests down and uses less fertilizer: https://blogs.umass.edu/natsci397a-eross/monocultures-in-america-a-system-that-needs-more-diversity/ Traditional irrigation usually involves spraying water over the crops. More efficient irrigation systems : https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/more-efficient-alternate-irrigation-systems/254/ https://www.eoi.es/blogs/anamariarocha/files/2014/02/pesticide-featured.jpg https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/images/DSCN0844,%2015-5-10%20lawn%20fertilizer,%20resized.GIF https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3565/3458365006_9334044ed1_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6232/6283083426_bb7e7d9c95_b.jpg https://blogs.umass.edu/natsci397aeross/files/2017/12/diversified-farming-2.jpg

6. Five Bags: http://hisforhomeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/reusable-shopping-bags.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/- Earth Poster:4O6JbD_qZyw/ UkqTdOsTlYI / AAAAAAAAdmA /CGe_YAg2gPY/s1600/recycling-poster-17.jpg How can we help to save our forests? Help keep mature trees healthy Save seeds and seedlings from mature trees and plant them where they will have room to grow Reuse and recycle paper and wood products Use reusable containers Choose paperless options for bills Look for The Forest Stewardship Alliance seal when buying wooden furniture or flooring. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4002/4546183151_ec24497b0c.jpg http://www.kentcounty.com/images/gov/finance/onlineBillPay.png http://www.logotypes101.com/logos/937/C9404249F27F8A127FD101D52B54430F/rainforestalliance0.png