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Free Topic Jan 2020- FOREST DEGRADATION IN EUROPE |
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by Aaditya Singh | 02-02-2020 20:42
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Forests are a valuable resource for humankind and forest degradation is a universal concern all over the world. Through this report I am trying to present the situation in Europe with respect to persistent loss of this resource. The problem There are two important causes of forest degradation across Europe; Air pollution and fires. In the Central, Eastern and Northern areas of Europe air pollution is a major problem which threatens the sustainability of forest resources. In Southern Europe, forest fires are an issue. Most fires are caused due to tensions in the overall system of land management which usually come from socioeconomic factors. Results drawn from a 1992 survey, wherein 113 tree species were monitored in 34 European countries; showed that 24% of the trees were damaged and 10% were suffering from discoloration. Studies on forest fires indicate that an average of seven hundred thousand hectares of wooded land is burnt every year by a total of sixty thousand incidences of fires in Europe. It is now been estimated that approximately 54% of forests of the Czech Republic may have suffered irreversible damage- a larger than life testimony that stares at us highlighhting the gravity of the problem. Why the problem exists Consumption in the European Union as a whole is a driving factor not only of deforestation and destruction of eco-systems within Europe itself but also in the rest of the world. Soy, palm oil, cocoa and meat are some many products of which Europe is a top importer, being responsible for approximately 36% of all global imports of crop and livestock products that are associated with deforestation. Consequences Besides, land erosion, destruction of biological habitats, displacement of indigenous species and resulting loss of flora and fauna, deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion of ecosystems (such as Savannahs) also tend to be the key drivers of global warming and climate emergencies. Furthermore, besides severe environmental impacts they also contribute to social conflicts. What the European Union (EU) is doing to solve the problem The EU often addresses how its own consumption affects the environment. Both the European Council and Parliament support finding a way to erase the EU's role in deforestation and forest degradation. A number of action plans with laws, treaties etc. have also been made on the topic. EU legislation is not making light of the situation and working towards ensuring that no product linked to ecosystem destruction or deforestation is allowed to enter the EU market. It is also making efforts to raise awareness of the problem in the producer countries to address the problem at a global scale.
Sources and References http://www.wwf.eu/what_we_do/ |
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7 Comments
Hello
I hope you are fine
Thank you so much for this report
Yours
Ishma
Posted 11-02-2020 14:33
Hello Aaditya!!
Hope you are fine there with all your work.
Forest degradation has not only been seen in europe but in the rest world as well.Each and every individuals from different corners of the world should take there small steps together to make it a huge.And , yes ofcourse , international cooperation is the must to solve it.
Thanks for such wonderful report that draws the attention of everyone over here !!
Green cheers from Nepal!!
Regards ,
Jasmine Karki
Posted 08-02-2020 17:13
Hello Aaditya,
it's Lisa your mentor.
I think you are making a very important point here.
The forest degradation taking place in Europe seems like it is the problem of EU only that they are responsible for the causes. Yet, as you have well mentioned, one of those reasons that Europe has been exploiting its forest is that it is the major exporter! This means that the whole world market is responsible for the problem as well.
As such, nearly all of the environmental problems we are facing nowadays have everybody engaged in it. This is why international cooperation is inevitable in solving them.
I really liked reading your report.
Keep up the work:)
Posted 05-02-2020 22:12
Hello Aaditya
Through your report, I could well learn about the situation of deforestation in Europe and how the issue is being handled. Forest is certainly one of the most important region full of biodiversity. It is truly critical that large areas of forests are being destroyed by human activities. However, I can see that EU is taking some action to save the forests, and those policies implemented by the governments should be the role model to other continents.
Thank you for the great report!
Posted 04-02-2020 16:40
Hello,
I was glad to read this report. I loved it.
Posted 04-02-2020 02:41
Hello Aaditya,
Greeting from Nepal!!!
Thank you so much for your report on the Forest degradation in Europe!!!!
Forest degradation is the major problem in various region!!!
Green Cheers from Nepal!!!
Looking forward to read much more from you,
Yours,
Sandhya
Posted 03-02-2020 17:40
Hello Aaditya
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about FOREST DEGRADATION IN EUROPE
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 03-02-2020 17:10