Rainforest Conservation
We are very fortunate to live in a world full of abundance provided to us by nature. These resources enable us to create many of the things that we’re seeing right now. We tap into them and harness their potential to be able to see what it can give to us and to society. But with it comes the responsibility of taking good care of these resources so that more of it can come to us.
Of all the resources found in our planet, the rainforest is one of the most used resources man has tapped into. Rainforests are areas where the rainfall received in these forests are very high (annual normal rainfall for rainforests is around 1750-2000mm). Because of this characteristic, these rainforests were once our habitat during the ancient times, and the habitat of many animals found in the wildlife up until now. They are the nurturing grounds of many animals: common, uncommon, and rare. One rainforest alone can be the home of thousands of living creatures because they can thrive on it. Most of the rainforests are found in the tropical zone, where the seasons are sunny for a half-year and rainy on the other half, and are also favourable for the growth of the forests.
Rainforests have lots of uses in our day-to-day activities. They give us food, either in the form of fruits and vegetables from trees and meat from edible animals living in the rainforest. They gave us warmth and protection against sunlight, and also be able to construct houses and buildings by converting some of the trees to produce wood. Aside from it, they give us an abundant supply of oxygen produced by them. Unfortunately, we have abused them, that it now comes to a point that it is becoming a major concern for us. Rainforests are being trimmed down to be able to produce agricultural land. Some sawmill owners and greedy businessmen deteriorate the rainforests by cutting too many trees without replacing them, causing illegal logging activities. The effect of these activity manifests by having flash floods or faster land erosion, causing landslides on some areas. Also, these and other illegal activities caused some species to become extinct or be driven away from their homes.
But it’s never too late to conserve our forests. There are many non-government organizations, non-profit sectors, local communities, or clubs that participate in the preservation of the rainforests. There are also lots of campaigns out there that we can participate that involve preserving our rainforests to be able to last long. Some examples of these preservation projects are tree-building, run for a cause, etc. Even though the impact might be little, but when done persistently and with the advocacy of being nature-friendly, it can help save the rainforest.
In summary, we owe a lot from nature to keep our rainforest a wonderful place for all. We need it because many of the things we need are found there. Let’s advocate saving the rainforests by offering our money, time, and effort to help. It’s not that much, but that little assistance can help save it.
