The Destruction of the

World’s Forests is Inevitable

as our Need for Land and
Food Grows. Do you agree?
It’s no secret that more and more trees are being cut down to
provide housing and food for the growing world population.
Does that mean that there will be no more forests at some point
in the future? It would appear so, but there are some things to
consider before agreeing or disagreeing.
In the past, tribes of people were much smaller and they each
lived on their own small plot of land where they hunted and
grew their own food. As the world’s population grows, cities
become larger and larger and the need for resources grows right
along with it. It might not happen in your lifetime, but it’s
entirely likely that the world’s forests will be gone someday.
Each year, there are about 19 million live births in the world. As
these babies grow, they will naturally start to need food and will
eventually grow up, move onto their own piece of land and start
the cycle over again.
The rate of worldwide deaths continues to decrease, especially
in developed countries, as better medical care is found and cures
for diseases that used to kill people are discovered. While a
diminishing mortality rate is a good thing, it does mean that
world is populated to a greater degree each year, which calls for
more resources. That means forests are needed to space and for
building materials.
As the world’s population grows, the forests continue to
decrease. One estimate states that deforestation of the Amazon
rainforest increases 1000% each year, meaning that it is possible
that it will be completely wiped out at some point. It only takes a
few hours to clear a few trees, but many, many years to grow
new ones.
The forests of our world are needed because they help regulate
the climate. Deforestation leads to greenhouse gases and
disrupts the fragile ecology of the world. As more and more
trees are cleared, the situation gets worse. Removing the homes
of the animals that live in these forests is not a good thing either.
Without the balance of animals and insects, the world loses a lot.
Estimates indicate that by the year 2025, the world’s population
with top 8 billion people. Feeding, clothing and housing all
those people becomes an issue. The demand for food causes
deforestation in an attempt to create more farmland. Clearing the
land is also done to create space for housing as more and more
people need a place to live.
Forest loss is happening all over the world, and a total loss is not
only inevitable, but is already occurring. This is unavoidable as
the need for food and shelter continues to increase as the world’s
population gets larger and larger with each passing year. While
many countries are attempting to create safe areas where
deforestation is not allowed, others are rapidly clearing their
forests.
Fortunately, many entities are studying ways to create more
sustainable food and housing sources so that forests can be
preserved. For example, the Forest Research Institute Malaysia
is working to educate people on optimizing their use of forest
resources and use technology to preserve the world’s forests.
As things stand right now, a total wipeout of the world’s forests
seems inevitable. However, with the intervention of experts,
more and more is being discovered about how to use what the
forest offers without clearing it completely. If everyone commits
to doing their part, perhaps the forests that span the globe can be
preserved and protected for many generations to come.