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Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet and one of the earth's greatest natural resources .A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year that means two mature trees can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four. Liberia, the Ebola-hit country has vowed to stop cutting down its trees completely in return for development aid from Norway. Norway will pay the impoverished West African country $150m to stop deforestation by 2020 an appealing deal on conserving the nature.Norway will work along with Liberia to preserve about 43% of the upper Guinean forest and to cancel all its earlier logging permits. It is believed that Liberia has turned to logging as a way of raising cash in difficult times. The current Ebola outbreak is having a significant impact on the economy and to stop all the logging in Liberia will not be easy ( illegal tree-cutting for long is a common practice in the country). But all the efforts made in the direction of conservation are wonderful and praiseworthy. Countries having rich forests and are indulged in logging for economic gains should also exert pressure on the world body to come up with the similar plans for them too. This deal for sure will be a role model and good for others to follow on environmental issues.
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Well reported Mohit.
Norway has struck a remarkable deal with Ebola affected Liberia.
I hope & pray that this will encourage afforestation in other countries as well.
Posted 30-09-2014 00:49
Hi Mohit!
That was an excellent piece of report.
The world is only one and we are unified by humanity.
Extending hands and helping others can bring wonderful solutions for the global community.
I wish everyone should have the same sense and in turn we can see a world of sustained environment.
Cheers!
:)
Posted 28-09-2014 03:12
Thank you mohit for the report. Developed countries should assists developing and under developed countries in protecting forest and bio diversity. It's good to know Norway and Liberia are working together.
We must promote afforestation and discourage deforestation. Trees are our life saver so let's protect trees and our forest
Posted 27-09-2014 16:17
Happy to hear that Mohit,it's able to conserve the trees as well as help in the livelihood of the people.In my country,community forests are formed in the involvement of the people living around and near the forest.They fulfill their demands of fuelwood,timber,fodder and other requirements without harming the forest.Thanks for sharing Mohit.
Posted 27-09-2014 10:21
Good News!! Trees are an important part of every community. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife.
Thanks for sharing, Mohit :)
Posted 26-09-2014 18:40
@Mohit , thanks for sharing such a positive step by Norway and Liberia . Such a deal will protect the forests . Liberia will be able to cut emissions and reduce poverty at the same time . Great example for other nations to follow.
Posted 26-09-2014 03:56
Wow! This is a such a great news. Norway has really shown its concern in protecting the environment. I'm glad Liberia coordinated with Norway and forged a very good partnership to unceasingly preserve our natural resources. Thank you for this report, Mohit!
Posted 25-09-2014 22:39