Deforestation: Facts, Causes & Effects

2021

In every part of the planet, deforestation and forest destruction produce ecological problems. Deforestation is taking place at a rapid rate, particularly in tropical regions where every year millions of acres are cleanly cut. Pollution and selective logging activities that degrade the integrity of local habitats also cause the remaining forests to suffer. Forest degradation also impacts the quality of soil and water in the surrounding region and can have a detrimental impact on biodiversity through a number of interconnections. Forest destruction is a mechanism in which some factor or a combination of factors permanently diminishes the biological resources of a forest area. "This does not involve a reduction of the forest area, but rather a quality decrease in its condition." The forest is still there, but with fewer trees, or fewer types of trees, plants or animals, or some of them affected by plagues. The forest is made less valuable by this destruction and can contribu...

International Forestry Review, 2005

11 Changes in national forest areas during 1990-2000 are contrasted with other variables to 12 illustrate correlations and provoke discussion about possible causes. Twenty-five 13 statistically-significant correlations (including rural population, life expectancy, GDP, 14 literacy, commerce, agriculture, poverty and inflation) are illustrated and a statistical 15 model suggests that good governance, alternative employment opportunities, and 16 payments for environmental services may be effective in combating deforestation. The 17 data suggest that a global forest convention may need to be supported by substantial and 18 carefully-targeted development assistance to foster good governance.

Global Warming and Climate Change [Working Title], 2021

Deforestation is induced by human activities, cascading into associated cost and economic benefits. The concepts, dimensions and, deforestation caused by deliberate human activities were extensively examined. The chapter also highlighted the rationale for deforestation, environmental dimension to deforestation and contributions of forestry and forest by products to livelihoods. The segmented cases and experiences to create awareness on the need to discourage deforestation were explored. While recognizing that forest provides useful support for majority of rural dwellers, the justification for forest protection is advocated. Some communities depend on forests for their main livelihood, and use medicinal therapies derived from indigenous plants found in the forest. Forest remains an important pool of biodiversity and deforestation must be avoided. The chapter conclude that awareness of the impact of deforestation by the citizenry should be encouraged and supported by policies.

Many environmental processes affect the delicate world we live in today, but how many people realize the severity of damage being caused to our fragile environment?

2003

Rezim Orde Baru memulai kebijakan untuk mengeksploitasi hutan pada tahun 1967. Devisa negara yang diperoleh dari hasil hutan baik dari penjualan log kayu, industri plywood dan pulp menduduki nomer dua setelah pendapatan dari sektor minyak. Namun, penebangan log secara besar-besaran di areal konsesi log hutan (HPH) tidak disertai dengan penanaman massal kembali, penegakan hukum bagi mereka yang merusak hutan, dan komitmen yang konsisten mengenai ‘pengelolaan hutan’ yang telah diatur oleh Departemen Kehutanan. Fenomena di atas mendorong percepatan hancurnya hutan (Deforestation and Forest Degradation) di Indonesia. Tulisan ini memfokuskan kajian mengenai kerusakan hutan di Indonesia, dengan melihat komentar forum-forum kajian seperti FAO, WRI dan Myers serta penulis sendiri. Dikemukakan juga dampak hancurnya hutan atas lingkungan seperti kebakaran hutan tahun 1997-1998, rusaknya spesis sumber hayati hutan, polusi air, perubahan cuaca dan panas bumi.