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#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION The world is losing most of its natural resources as and when you read this. There are many factors which are making this happen, however, one major concern is that of deforestation. Human activities are resulting in deforestation at a very rapid rate. Moreover, the effects of this activity are very dangerous. We do not realize the damage we are causing to living beings as well as the vegetation by cutting down trees. It will be clearer if we understand the impact of deforestation and make attempts to prevent it. Impact of Deforestation: When we cut down even a single tree, the impact it has is huge. Now imagine if we clear out whole forests only altogether, how damaging would that be. We cut down forests to meet the needs of humans. In order to fulfill the agricultural, commercial, industrial, residential and other needs we remove forests. Most of the earth was covered with forests until a hundred years ago, however, now we don’t have much of them left. Deforestation causes disruption in the ecological balance. Moreover, it also interferes with the lives of wildlife and human beings as well. Firstly, when there won’t be many forests left, the water cycle of the earth will get disturbed. There won’t be enough trees left to absorb the water. Moreover, it will cause floods and droughts too. Similarly, soil erosion will be another effect of deforestation.

On this World Environment Day, the spotlight is on a critical issue - land restoration and combating desertification and drought. With the powerful slogan "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration", we're called to take action to revive and heal our terrestrial ecosystems. Did you know that over 25% of the world's land area is degraded? Activities like deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable farming practices are stripping the land of its fertile soil and biodiversity. This not only threatens food and water security but also accelerates climate change and intensifies drought conditions. But there is hope! By restoring degraded lands through sustainable practices like replanting, improved agriculture, and better land management, we can fight back against desertification, improve resilience to drought, and draw down carbon from the atmosphere. We all have a stake in nurturing healthy lands for current and future generations. Share what you're doing to support land restoration - from planting trees to sustainable gardening methods. Small acts multiplied can create a transformative global impact! Let's be the #GenerationRestoration that leaves a legacy of lush, productive lands teeming with life. Our lands hold the future we want to see - one of renewed natural abundance and resilience. Take the pledge today! #whartonsustainablesolutions #whartonehs #sustainability #WorldEnvironmentDay See less

On this World Environment Day, the spotlight is on a critical issue - land restoration and combating desertification and drought. With the powerful slogan "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration", we're called to take action to revive and heal our terrestrial ecosystems. Did you know that over 25% of the world's land area is degraded? Activities like deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable farming practices are stripping the land of its fertile soil and biodiversity. This not only threatens food and water security but also accelerates climate change and intensifies drought conditions. But there is hope! By restoring degraded lands through sustainable practices like replanting, improved agriculture, and better land management, we can fight back against desertification, improve resilience to drought, and draw down carbon from the atmosphere. We all have a stake in nurturing healthy lands for current and future generations. Share what you're doing to support land restoration - from planting trees to sustainable gardening methods. Small acts multiplied can create transformative global impact! Let's be the #GenerationRestoration that leaves a legacy of lush, productive lands teeming with life. Our lands hold the future we want to see - one of renewed natural abundance and resilience. Take the pledge today! #whartonehs #whartonsustainability #worldenvironmentday

On this World Environment Day, the spotlight is on a critical issue - land restoration and combating desertification and drought. With the powerful slogan "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration", we're called to take action to revive and heal our terrestrial ecosystems. Did you know that over 25% of the world's land area is degraded? Activities like deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable farming practices are stripping the land of its fertile soil and biodiversity. This not only threatens food and water security but also accelerates climate change and intensifies drought conditions. But there is hope! By restoring degraded lands through sustainable practices like replanting, improved agriculture, and better land management, we can fight back against desertification, improve resilience to drought, and draw down carbon from the atmosphere. We all have a stake in nurturing healthy lands for current and future generations. Share what you're doing to support land restoration - from planting trees to sustainable gardening methods. Small acts multiplied can create a transformative global impact! Let's be the #GenerationRestoration that leaves a legacy of lush, productive lands teeming with life. Our lands hold the future we want to see - one of renewed natural abundance and resilience. Take the pledge today! #whartonsustainablesolutions #whartonehs #sustainability #WorldEnvironmentDay See less

Wetlands are treasure troves for biodiversity, home to many endangered species. They are vital flood defences and the planet's biggest carbon stores - so why are they so often ignored? These ecosystems can fly under the radar, but they're still threatened by deforestation, climate change, chemical and waste pollution. But you can help protect them. You can vote to save Saiwa Swamp National Park, a beautiful but degraded wetland.  https://lnkd.in/ezYZcKq8  When you vote, you vote for the planting of 30,000 trees to restore biodiversity. You vote for training in sustainable farming, and you vote for teaching eco-friendly practices to the local community. You also vote to reduce illegal wood and water harvesting and the use of poisonous fertilisers.  Adding your voice takes us one step closer to receiving the funding we need to restore this gem of a habitat. Tap the link to vote to Save Saiwa Swamp, listed under the Forest category. Thank you!  #saiwaswamp #wetlands #wetlandconservation #fightclimatechange #treeplanting #sustainability #eoca #kenya https://lnkd.in/ewZiTutE

As stewards of our planet, it's crucial to understand the profound impact of deforestation on ecosystems worldwide. Forests aren't just clusters of trees; they're intricate habitats that support a staggering array of life forms. Here's a glimpse into how deforestation disrupts these delicate ecosystems: Habitat loss: Particularly in forests, threatens diverse ecosystems and the majority of amphibian, bird, and mammal species. Deforestation fragments habitats, making species vulnerable to hunting and poaching, and driving many to extinction. Disrupted Water Cycle: Forests are vital for regulating the water cycle, controlling precipitation, evaporation, and flow. Deforestation destabilizes this cycle, altering rainfall patterns and increasing the risk of floods and droughts. Increase in Greenhouse Gases: Deforestation means there are fewer trees available to sequester carbon. According to the World Economic Forum, if deforestation were a country, it would be the third largest CO2 emitter in the world after China and the US. Local Communities: Approximately 250 million people live in and depend on forests for their livelihoods. Deforestation not only impacts their incomes but also increases the spread of infectious diseases among humans. Deforestation is concerning, but reforestation offers hope. #reforestation #deforestation #planting #trees

Deforestation is the permanent removal of standing forests, which occurs for a variety of reasons and has many devastating consequences. Some of the impacts of deforestation include: Loss of Habitat: One of the most dangerous and unsettling effects of deforestation is the loss of animal and plant species due to their loss of habitat. 70% of land animals and plant species live in forests. Soil Erosion and Coastal Flooding: Trees help the land retain water and topsoil, which provides the rich nutrients to sustain additional forest life. Without forests, the soil erodes and washes away, causing farmers to move on and perpetuate the cycle. The barren land that is left behind in the wake of these unsustainable agricultural practices is then more susceptible to flooding, specifically in coastal areas. Climate Change: Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming. Trees are known for their capacity to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. Healthy forests act as extremely valuable carbon sinks, with the Amazon rainforest being one of the world’s most important ones. Deforestation intensifies climate change at a dramatic rate. Loss of Biodiversity: Deforestation has a direct impact on the human population. It leads to the loss of biodiversity, which is essential for human survival. Biodiversity provides us with food, medicine, and other resources. Food Security: Deforestation also has an impact on food security through the loss of biodiversity. While food availability for humans may not be immediately affected, the loss of biodiversity can lead to a decrease in crop yields and a decline in soil fertility. #deforestation #climatechange #biodiversity #sustainability

Hey connections! I’m happy to share my article about DEFORESTATION Deforestation, the clearing or thinning of forests by humans. Deforestation represents one of the largest issues in global land use. Estimates of deforestation traditionally are based on the area of forest cleared for human use, including removal of the trees for wood products and for croplands and grazing lands. In the practice of clear-cutting, all the trees are removed from the land, which completely destroys the forest. In some cases, however, even partial logging and accidental fires thin out the trees enough to change the forest structure dramatically. By destroying the forests, human activities are putting entire ecosystems in danger, creating natural imbalances, and putting Life at threat. The natural world is complex, interconnected, and made of thousands of inter-dependencies and among other functions, trees provide shade and colder temperatures for animals and smaller trees or vegetation which may not survive with the heat of direct sunlight. Besides, trees also feeding animals with their fruits while providing them with food and shelter they need to survive. Deforestation weakens and degrades the soil. Forested soils are usually not only richer on organic matter, but also more resistant to erosion, bad weather, and extreme weather events. This happens mainly because roots help fix trees in the ground and the sun-blocking tree cover helps the soil to slowly dry out. As a result, deforestation will probably mean the soil will become increasingly fragile, leaving the area more vulnerable to natural disasters such as landslides and floods. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking

“If we tackle deforestation in the right way, the benefits will be far-reaching – greater food security, improved livelihoods for millions of small farmers, and indigenous people, more prosperous rural economies, and above all, a more stable climate.” – Paul Polman At Tierra-Foods we couldn't agree more. We want to restore the Maya rainforest in Mexico, focusing on the ramón tree, a keystone species, critical for forest regeneration and biodiversity.  This tree is unique; it has the ability to permanently capture carbon, converting it into minerals in the soil through #biomineralisation.  What’s more, its seeds, wild foraged for millennia by the Maya, create a nutrient-rich, delicious flour.  By making the forest worth more standing than felled, and providing access to markets for non-timber forest products, we can enhance and protect carbon sequestration, generate better livelihoods for local communities, restore biodiversity, and improve food system resilience by reducing reliance on existing crops. As David Attenborough points out, “Worldwide, we have now destroyed over half of the forest that once flourished on our planet.” If you’d like to join us and reverse that trend, please get in touch. #naturebasedsolutions #regenerativeagriculture #forestconservation

Did you know that rainforests are critical for our planet's health? 🌿🌳 Rainforests face severe threats, including deforestation, agriculture expansion, and infrastructure development. Collaboration and systemic efforts have previously proven effective in reducing deforestation, as seen in the Brazilian Amazon. Learn why rainforests matter so much as they house immense biodiversity, act as carbon sinks, regulate the water cycle, and offer economic resources; tap the link to find out https://lnkd.in/g7Aaf-mc 🌱🌏 #SaveRainforests #Environment #ClimateAction #EcoMatcher #Rainforests #Reforestation #Deforestation #ClimateChange #GreenRevolution #TreePlanting #Biodiversity