Tropical+Rainforest+Conservation

Welcome to the Tropical Rainforest Conservation Page!

Humans have impacted the natural world in many ways, but not all of them are bad. In the rainforest humans are having a very large effect. People are cutting down more trees than they can replace, which is creating a loss of homes for animals which results in the animals dying. Although we are hurting the rainforest we can also do good. Right now there are several organizations that plant more trees and protect endangered animals so the rainforest can be saved.

Problems in the Tropical Rainforest Logging

The number one problem in the tropical rainforest is commercial logging. Loggers choose specific trees to fill their orders, this is called Selective logging. Humans are cutting down trees to make roads for the heavy machines to pass through. The aftermath that is left behind by the machines is devastating. It creates heavy pollution in the air and water and many habitats are destroyed. Later after the trucks pass through, the rain erodes the soil and it is harder for plants to grow back. Loggers don't realize that they are destroying the world's rainforests. There is also not many tropical rainforests left in the world.

Solution(s) Some solutions that can be used to stop destroying the rainforests are... Loggers can stop cutting down full-grown trees, and maybe use some fallen trees instead. They can also use more plentiful resources that will grow back faster like bamboo. One of the newer solutions is to use restored wood. Using wood that has already been used can be helpful to the rainforest and it can save lots of trees. Local campaigns are often held against the matter.

Mining ​

Another major problem in the Tropical Rainforest in mining. Rainforests are destroyed everyday by miners. Excessive land and tree clearing destroys habitats for birds, lemurs, and other land dwelling animals. Roads and mines are constructed on previously inaccesable land. With this process comes the aftermath. Severe water, land, and air pollution is created.

Solutions Some common soulutions to stop Tropical Rainforest mining are... Local and world-wide campaigns can help the topic. Also, some of the mining companies are closed down if they do not meet their requirements. This means that there are less people that are destroying the environment. Government officals and wildlife preservers can work together to create special areas that will be preserved for the animals' sake. ​ ​

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