We have a right to our health. A tree is one of the most important human necessities. Unfortunately, this right has suffered greatly due to deforestation. The global demand for timber has been growing at an estimated 11 million tonnes per year, but felling trees costs approximately $5 billion to achieve world-class standards. It should be mentioned that forestry is not just about the timber, it also includes many plants that are used in the manufacture of products such as paper, furniture, clothing, construction materials, etc. Many people argue whether or not we have any rights to these plants and trees. This article is aimed at showing the fact that we do indeed have them, so why should they suffer? We hope that this will help to draw attention to the importance of trees in our lives and hope to make people aware that they are worth preserving.
Some species of trees can be used to produce paper, glass, pulp, rubber, charcoal, sawdust, fuel, and even paper. In addition, trees form the core of buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, irrigation systems, and other infrastructure, as well as the structure on top of houses. Most importantly, trees play an important role in climate regulation, providing shade, water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, moisture, and sunlight to our environment, providing a healthy balance that protects the Earth from both cold and heat stress. According to Climate Central, these effects are expected to increase up to 20% by 2030 (2015). Since trees are beneficial to us due to their many uses, it is crucial to protect them.
Tree preservation started long before civilization. One of the first attempts was the clearing of native forests and shrubbery. It was known as preemption in some areas. However, there were no clear laws restricting the use. Some settlers used them for firewood. If you did not want your home and belongings disturbed by animals, a forest was the place to go - you were free to destroy it if you wanted. While we may not consider ourselves today guilty of this crime, in the past that wasn't the case - but unfortunately, the consequences of illegal logging often led to the loss of entire forests. To ensure survival for those living in these lands, natives took measures to keep life in check. These included hunting and trapping animals to get food. Not only did this allow for better access to food, but with easy access to fresh meat, which made it possible to feed the population quickly.
In the past century, forests were chopped down without proper regulations and control. As deforestation continues, even more land is being illegally cut off for development. Even though they might sound like simple tasks, these cuts directly affect humans who depend upon wildlife like deer, birds, and fish to survive. The process of using dead trees to construct housing is called urban decay. Urban decay is linked to the death of hundreds of millions of trees worldwide. Cities in developing countries have fewer trees than cities in developed countries, which is causing deforestation to become even more widespread in the coming years. People have been warned to stop deforestation. Why? Because of all the negative impacts, this causes on us. When we rely on and value our environment, this includes air quality, water quality, and overall biodiversity. Trees also provide shelter, as trees help to prevent floods and windstorms, which in turn reduce energy prices by preventing natural calamities like fires, storms, and hurricanes. These two main reasons for having trees in our homes and workplaces are to maintain our physical wellbeing and how much space we need. With fewer trees, we also have less pollution, more air, and less noise.
We should think of all things related to the environment when we are considering where to plant a tree. All of this leads to a very complex question. Are trees any different from plants? Yes, they both require care and maintenance to see the best out of them. So, can we simply take out a piece of wood and end up destroying an entirely new plant? What happens to an old forest after it has been cut down? Is it safe to send it to the garbage collector when it has already been cut down? Do we even still own the forest, not just lose possession? Can we give back to the earth by removing that precious resource that feeds us and gives us life? Will we eventually die of diseases caused by poor sanitary conditions and lack of clean water? Or will we slowly begin dying? Could we finally find peace and meaning by giving it away? Have you ever wondered yourself, "If I gave my time and my money away, would I find happiness?"
It is time to bring it together if we want to save the life of plants and make sure humanity survives. First, start planting trees within your area to preserve the ecosystem. Let’s not forget that we live on Mother Nature’s creation. Second, when you look around and see the beautiful landscape it is hard to believe that there is something similar to growing in nature. Just ask anyone. Thirdly, remember that while nature needs trees, so does humanity, so don’t forget about the way plants can solve our problems. How would this be possible? By bringing the beauty and glory of nature into our everyday lives. Finally, to keep all our hopes high plant trees and create jobs within the industry as well as create green spaces. You would be surprised at how many jobs exist that cannot be created from trees, so why are we missing that chance? Why aren’t we making the effort now? Plant trees not only to benefit the environment but to help everyone and everything in their path. Take heart!
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