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Forest & their Biological Wealth(defforestation) |
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Hello to all ambassador.I visited a romote village in the NorthWest region of Cameroon and discovered defforestation of forest and vegetation throug the use of bushfire was still a major farming technique.A native told me "the entire forest is usually cleared with fire throug shifting cultivation,bush fallow,or forest fallow ".I wanted to know why the forest clearence is an uncontrollable issue ?And i realised there is high rates of forest conversion for traditional agriculture(slash and burn),pasture for cattles,over harvesting of fuel wood and wasteful and unsustainable commercial logging.The problem of forest depletion in most of this villages is no longer a debate.Indications concerning forest degradation is the loss of biomass occuring at a significant high rate.At the end of my observation i conclude there is a need for conservation,for forest and their biological wealth are natural assets that protect the soil from erosion and represent home to millions of species,plant life and help moderate climate
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Bush fires has lead to lost of habitats and endangered of biodiversity species in CAMEROON.
Posted 22-05-2014 20:46
Thanks a lot
Posted 21-05-2014 16:55
Thanks for sharing a grave concern. For short term benefits, people spoil the long term objectives of sustainability.
Posted 08-05-2014 17:07
Within the forests if more trees are planted they may provide fodder & fruit.
Well written.
Posted 08-05-2014 15:52
With the approach of the new planting season, many people use bush fires as an easy way of preparing their farmland. They don't realise the bad consequences of bush fire on environment. Thanks for sharing the concern.
Posted 07-05-2014 20:19
I agree with you. Attitude on bush must be changed in order to keep the green of Cameroon.
Thank you for the vivid story, Azieh :)
Posted 07-05-2014 10:57