Did you know that some farmers are cutting down more trees than ever before to produce more soybeans, wheat and corn? This is because they are harvesting the same amount of food at a lower cost, and it saves them money. In fact, the practice of harvesting trees for their timber is not new. It has been going on for many years and it is a well-kept secret that some of the world's richest people are quietly making billions of dollars each year from the forests of the world. However, very few people have heard of these farmers and the impact they have on the environment.
When people cutting trees do not get replaced, the result can be devastating to the environment. This practice of clearing the forest for higher purpose causes so much pollution that it is now being considered a global problem with potentially catastrophic consequences. The planting of trees acts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, thus helping the world to fight climate change. It also helps improve the environment by creating greener spaces where food is grown.
One such company, called plantationsplus, is trying to come up with creative solutions to save our environment. On their website, they describe their business as "forest products specialists". Their main product is Christmas trees and they claim to be a leader in the industry, working hard to improve the conditions of tree farmers around the world. And it is working. The Christmas trees they produce will make people happy and feel good about the planet. But it doesn't stop there.
Planting trees does not only benefit people in the winter months. The plants are a natural pesticide and thus reduce the risk of diseases moving across the globe. Also, farmers planting trees are reducing the pressure on the water source for the Amazon Rainforest. They have created reservoirs and diversion channels to reduce the pressure on the already over saturated river. All this is helping to conserve the Amazon's forested lands for future generations.
By supporting these efforts, we help to preserve the Amazon's forest. But cutting down trees isn't the only way to solve the water shortage crisis. In fact, there is a correlation between cutting down trees and land speculation. Urban areas in particular rely on plantations for their much needed water.
By promoting responsible tree-planting practices through green building, the problem of deforestation can also be addressed. The reduction of trees in an urban setting doesn't mean that more trees will not have to be planted. A successful solution will help create awareness among people about the value of trees. By creating awareness, we can help to reduce the pressures to plant saplings and cut down more trees.