coniferous forest
Effects of Deforestation in Pakistan
God Almighty has blessed Pakistan through a lot of them are forests. Less than 5% of its total forested area. Alpine coniferous forests, temperate forests, dry tropical or Rakh Thorn, mangrove forests, riparian forests or Bela, plantations type forests are recognized in Pakistan. but unfortunately, like many other things that are continually destroying this blessing. The deforestation rate of 1.5% is very alarming. Deforestation in Mexico is increasing due to growing demand for timber and fuel, as well as the common practice of uncontrolled grazing.
. Trees play an important role in the development of good habitats for human life and wildlife. Regulate rainfall areas at a high level. Deforestation that the threat to ecosystems and the weakening of the relationship between man, nature and the ecosystem. It is a contributor to global warming and is often cited as one of the main causes of increased greenhouse gases. Violation of the forest area to accommodate more people did raze trees. Only razing tree that is going on without having an idea of reforestation.
There is a large gap in the production and consumption of wood. In 1993, wood consumption was 29.5 million cubic meters, while in 2018 is expected to go for 52.6 million cubic meters. At present Pakistan is producing only 14 million cubic meters of wood. For the year 2010, will require 50 million cubic meters to meet the demands of people. The prohibition imposed by the government in cutting trees has not stopped the timber mafia in their activities due to political interference, theft, corruption and lack of serious commitment by the government to bring the culprits to book. Timber traders are using all possible means to smuggle timber gains short duration. Poor communities consume available natural resources for their immediate survival. For example, in the absence of the provision of gas and electricity or the availability renewable sources of energy at reasonable prices, wood is the only source of energy for communities in mountainous areas. uncertain property rights and insecurity of tenure to lead the poor to resort to actions such as logging. This evidence establishes a strong correlation between poverty and deforestation. Evidence obtained from Balakot, a subdivision of the Province of North West Frontier shows that over 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. Lack education, and lack of transport and communications has exacerbated the problem. In such a socioeconomic environment, it is difficult for people to appreciate the importance of forests and the consequent benefits for sustainable development. Increasing pressure of population is unsustainable in the transfer, the dependence of 90% of the population 60% rural and urban households on firewood as a primary energy source, suspension of forest management in natural forests, grazing, non-science beyond the carrying capacity, lack of adequate and sustained financial inputs for natural regeneration and sustainable development of fragile ecosystems (mountains, coastal desert, mangroves), floods, storms, fire, pests and diseases, the construction of development ie the pressure of roads, buildings and reservoirs disrupt coastal ecosystems and mangroves lead to widespread deforestation in Pakistan.
Deforestation effect of life wild in the woods that lead to lack of Biodiversity. As human beings it is our responsibility to protect the lives of others. Deforestation causes climate change which is a major problem worldwide, while the felling of trees that are contributing to it, Pakistan is also suffering with this increase dramatic problem of temperature, without recycling of water, less nitrogen carbondioxcide and change, more decertification, soil erosion, decreased rainfall rate symbolizes the alarming rate of deforestation.
Deforestation is responsible for approximately 20% of global emissions greenhouse gas. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate deforestation, mainly in tropical areas, may account for up to one third of total of estimates of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions.But suggest that the carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (Excluding emissions from peatlands) contribute about 12% of total anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide in the range of 6 to 17%. Trees and other plants remove carbon (as carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and release oxygen into the atmosphere during respiration normal. Only when actively growing the tree or remove the forest carbon in a year period or more. Both the decay and burning wood releases much of this stored carbon into the atmosphere. In order to make forest carbon, the wood must be harvested and converted into long-term products and trees must be replanted. Deforestation can cause carbon deposits held in the soil to be released. Forests are carbon sinks and can be sinks or sources, depending on environmental circumstances. Maduro alternative between being net sinks and net sources of carbon dioxide, forests
The water cycle also affected by deforestation. Trees draw ground water through their roots and release into the atmosphere. When part of a forest is removed, trees and not to evaporate the water, leading to a much drier climate. Deforestation reduces the water content in soil and groundwater, as well as atmospheric moisture. Deforestation reduces soil cohesion, so that erosion, flooding and landslides caused. Forests improve groundwater recharge in some places, however, forests are an important source of groundwater depletion in most places.
There is a need permanent reflection out of government and advocacy groups to support the formulation of forest policy and the implementation process in perpetuity as reflected in the Forest Policy 2001. The government should focus on improving forest management practices to prevent the loss of biodiversity (eg reducing the practice of giving preference to certain species, for their commercial value and ignoring other species). The integration of the ecosystem approach in forest management can prevent further fragmentation of forest habitats. The government should incorporate the taxonomy in forest management. Including women in management decisions forestry and forestry projects must address the gender dimensions of deforestation. In the final analysis of the effective implementation of existing laws and regulations on forest use and management and community participation in the political process from the outset allows the government to address and halt the decline of forests by creating an acute sense of ownership and empowerment of communities.
About the Author
Somiya Qadeer
Department of English
University of Karachi, Pakistan.
Forest companies/government work to control MPB
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