Forest conservation. It includes from intensive wood production to total preservation. It is based on three principles: the development of natural resources with scientific procedures, the reduction of waste and equity in access to resources.
Summary
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- 1 Top of the Earth
- 2 Environmental pollution
- 3 Solutions to pollution
- 4 Solutions not to destroy nature
- 1 Tree felling
- 2 Environmental protection
- 5 Results on the conservation of forests in Cuba
- 6 See also
- 7 Source
Top of the earth
International meetings, attended by the leaders of many countries in the world , discuss how to protect the Earth and are given to resolve issues such as cutting down trees and destruction of forests ; the consequences of his disappearance, among others.
Pollution
When a forest is cut down or the water in a river is polluted , the animals or plants that live there are harmed . In other words, the environment is destroyed .
Human beings are responsible for numerous actions that destroy and alter the environment in which they live. When papers are thrown on the ground , when a plant is started, when industries or automobiles expel smoke into the atmosphere or when some sprays are used, the environment is harmed, and human beings are also harmed. But, for animals and plants to continue living on the planet, it is very important to conserve and take care of their environment.
Solutions to pollution
In 1979 two tankers collided near Trinidad and Tobago . As a result of this accident, more than two million barrels of oil were spilled into the sea . ¡More than 340 million liters of fuel polluted the water.
To avoid these accidents, it is necessary to periodically check the tankers and repair them when they are damaged. In addition, these boats should circulate far from shore, whenever possible. This prevents oil slicks on the beaches in the event of an accident. Other times the soil is polluted, such as when cells or batteries, which contain toxic chemicals, are thrown away . To avoid this, they must be deposited in special containers.
To prevent air pollution , the use of some polluting products, such as chlorofluorocarbons , which destroy the ozone layer , has been banned . In addition, measures are taken to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere , which increase the greenhouse effect or produce acid rains that destroy vegetation . Another solution to avoid air pollution is to use public transport. A bus loaded with 40 people pollutes the air much less than 40 cars.
The solar panels are placed on the roofs of homes and convert light from the sun into electrical energy , which is then used to light bulbs, to operate the washing machine or television , or to heat water. Using solar energy protects the environment . Because other sources of energy, such as coal or oil , pollute the air , water and soil a lot . So why is solar energy used so little? Why solar panelsthey are useful only in regions with a sunny climate , and also because they are expensive. Another clean (non-polluting) energy is Wind Energy , which takes advantage of wind energy .
Solutions not to destroy nature
Tree felling
Deforestation by slash and burn, widely used to clear large areas of forests for agricultural and other purposes, is very harmful to the environment . The disappearance of trees and plant cover destroys habitats and accelerates erosion .
If the papers are deposited in a paper container for recycling, it will serve to make more paper without cutting down more trees. The glass , the plastic or metal containers can also be recycled.
On the other hand, wood is needed to build furniture, toys … To counteract the necessary felling of trees, the forests must be repopulated; in other words, new trees have to be planted in the areas where they are cut down.
Other times, the habitat of numerous species is destroyed to build a road, train tracks or a bridge. In these cases, it is advisable to study the mountains , plants or animals that live in the area, in order to choose the route that least damages that ecosystem .
Environmental Protection
- Put used metal cans, plastic cans , paper and glass in special containers for recycling, not wasting paper.
- Put the batteries in special containers. Thus it will prevent contamination of the soil .
- Save energy : don’t leave lights on and turn off electrical appliances when you’re not using them.
- Save water : close the taps well, shower instead of bathing, do not use the toilet as a wastebasket, etc.
Everything that needs to be done to protect the environment boils down to ‘the rule of three Rs’: reduce, reuse and recycle . For example, in order not to cut down trees unnecessarily, it is necessary to reduce paper consumption, reuse paper and recycle it.
Results on the conservation of forests in Cuba
Cuba is the country in Latin America and the Caribbean with the highest proportion of forest area designated for protective functions, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ).
The largest of the Antilles appears ahead of Chile , Ecuador and Trinidad and Tobago on the list on this issue, included in a report on the situation of forest resources in 2010 , released at the UN headquarters in New York .
