The Benefits of Reforestation

Guest post by Mircea Giurca

Global reforestation is a major topic today and a worthwhile cause for those concerned about the environment. More and more people are getting involved in reforestation in order to protect the environment and create a better place for their children to grow up. There are a number of positive impacts that this cause will make. Reforestation will provide many benefits on a chemical, social and biological level.

Planting new trees can help to decrease the overall amount of carbon gas that is found in the atmosphere. Carbon gases like carbon dioxide and methane are dangers and have the potential to significantly contribute to the global climate changes. Trees live off of carbon gases and will effectively eat up these gases in order to survive. Planting trees, especially young trees, will help to eliminate dangerous levels of these gases in the atmosphere and produce better air quality overall.

Reforestation also has the potential to preserve endangered species. By providing a safer environment or habitat for many species, forest trees allow these species to live on. They provide animals with food, shelter and shade from sunlight. Cutting down too many trees creates an unsafe environment for several animal species. Planting new trees and eliminating over-deforestation will help to preserve these species that can include native mammals, birds, insect and others.

Deforestation also threatens food resources by causing erosion. Planting new trees will help to sustain precious food sources by protecting them from erosion. In areas that experience major droughts, trees can help to raise the water levels and help drier areas to experience sustainable amounts of water for animals, plants and humans.

One can see that there are a number of benefits to reforestation. Those who want to contribute to the environment can learn more about replanting trees and eliminating over-deforestation. Planting trees will help to fight against global climate change and protect endangered species from extinction. It will also enable humans to better address world hunger issues as well as issues dealing with water usage and availability. Anyone wanting to learn more about reforestation can take the time to read more on the topic or contact their local agricultural offices to learn what can be done on a more local level. If you are still not convinced, just check some deforestation facts. Everyone can make a difference in the environment. Reforestation is an easy and excellent place to begin to change the world.

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Mircea Giurca is an avid fighter against deforestation in Romania and the author of effects-of-deforestation! He is always looking to contribute to volunteering projects, so get in touch with him if you have any!

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