Deforestation
Project by Harry, Joe and Rohan
What is Deforestation
Deforestation is the destruction or clearing of
forests. As everything in Nature,
Deforestation can be a natural thing such as
a wildfire or a storm but humans have taken it
to the next level.
Areas Affected
3 countries with most deforestation:
1. Honduras
Only half of Honduras's original forests remain
1. Nigeria
2. The Philippines
3. Thailand
4. Brazil
5. Indonesia
How are we causing it?
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We cause Deforestation because of need for land for
farms. Humans clear out forest areas to get land for
crops.
We also cause it by urbanization. When we want our
cities to expand we clear forest land.
We cause it for the need of natural resources. Wood is
a very valuable resource, to humans since it provides
us with a surplus of reasons.
Deforestation is also not only the fault of humans but
natural causes can clear our our forests. Some
examples are forest fires, severe droughts, hurricanes,
tornadoes, and other natural disasters.
We also log for wood which is a prime cause of
Why Are We Causing It?
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We as humans cause deforestation for our very own
selfish and personal reasons. We want the wood for
certain stationary product. E. g: Paper, pencils etc.
We use wood for furniture, and and other
commodities.
Wood is also used as fuel for cooking and heating.
Illegal logging also greatly contributes to
deforestation.
Consequences
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A lot of people think, that it is easy to
grow these trees back but it doesn't.
It takes years for a tree to grow and
mature.
A consequence that does not target
humans is harming an ecosystem's
sense of equilibrium. Deforestation
takes the home of many like our
good friend Stew the monkey in the
forest.
It can disrupt the natural cycles that
take place in this world.
It also decreases the amount of
biodiversity, since there aren't homes
to support organisms.
Environmental Impact
The Environmental Impact of Deforestation is
tremendous.
Disruption of Natural Cycles
Soil Erosion
Reduced Biodiversity-80% species in
Forests
Extinction of Certain Species
Increased Greenhouse Gas
Emissions/Global Warming
Animal Loss of Habitat
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How To reduce It
There are many ways for us humans to help fix what we started.
Deforestation will never stop because of the demand, but we
can help reduce that demand.
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This may sound very cliche, but recycling is the main way to
reduce deforestation. This is because when we reuse, we
reduce the demand for wood.
Take Action towards companies that have products derived
from endangered forests. Choose the other company that
does not!
Spread the word throughout the herd. Be the first to speak
when someone throws away a recyclable or reusable product.
Try to get forest derived products from the FSC (Forest
Stewardship Council).
All of these may seem like hard work and a hassle to go through
but if you try to carry these out you will help the world's issues
with deforestation.
You can help by speaking out against deforestation through social
media or by just relaying the info to your friends and family...
The Cycle Impact
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It affects the Carbon cycle because a lack of trees and
wildlife means that there will be more CO2 in the air
and there will not be that much oxygen. Since CO2 is a
greenhouse gas it will trap heat in the Earth's
atmosphere contributing to the worldwide problem,
global warming.
It can disrupt the nitrogen cycle, because the nitrates in
the soil would not be able to get passed on by any
other way rather than trees and plants. It also
increases the probability of nitrogen leaching into
nitrates to the river and groundwater, causing
significant nitrogen loss.
The water cycle is affected more than most people
think. Trees transpire water and use it too make their
food. When there are no trees to transpire, it results in
a much a more drier climate. This affect the soil,
making that drier as well, making an environment more
prone to harmful erosion, flooding, and/or landslides.
The Phosphorus cycle is affected because
deforestation leads phosphorus to be driven to streams
Why It is a Problem
When a forest is cut or burnt down this causes
a ripple effect in the carbon cycle and in the
local climate.
When the forest is burned it releases mass
amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.
The decomposition of wood creates CO2.
These two factors contribute to climate change
as deforestation creates greenhouse gases
which trap heat in the atmosphere where it
causes changes in water levels, temperature,
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Video!
Picture citations
lumberjack photo
http://static8.depositphotos.com/1292351/803/v/950/depositphotos_8033288-Cartoon-lumberjackchopping-a-huge-log.jpg
Fire Picture
http://bestclipartblog.com/19-fire-clip-art.html/fire-clip-art-1
Deforestation in the world Picture
http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/10-countries-with-the-highest-deforestation-rates-inthe-world.html
Deforestation Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_BV7lKV0wM
Paper picture
http://wwwhelptheworldan-nicole.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-recycle-paper.html
Chair Picture
http://www.clker.com/clipart-195919.html
Thank you Gif
http://www.amazing-animations.com/animated-thanks.php
Pictures Part two
Stew the Monkey: https://encryptedtbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQm1q6gE89iKMEh5eIawffRwSS9nY7rgoz63bDYqMJ
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Deforestation picture in the video
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Deforestation dry picture
http://factfile.org/deforestation-facts
Sad cycle picture
http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/?attachment_id=293
Deforestation picture
http://quizlet.com/17399755/ch-12-ap-environmental-science-resource-management-forestryland-use-and-protected-areas-flash-cards/
Baby tree
http://lifestyledenver.com/files/2009/07/baby-tree.jpg
Earth recycle
https://encrypted-
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