The aim of this project is to raise public awareness about deforestation and its consequences.
Deforestation is a critical global problem that destroys wildlife habitats, undermines local communities, and worsens climate change. Forests cover nearly one-third of the Earth’s land area and provide essential services, such as purifying water and air and storing carbon which sustain human societies. Yet aggressive land clearing for agriculture and development continues: for example, the world lost 6.6 million hectares of forest in 2022 alone. Public awareness is vital, since increased understanding of forests’ value is crucial to reversing these trends.
Deforestation affects more than just trees, it threatens our climate, wildlife, and way of life.
Deforestation is a critical global problem that destroys wildlife habitats, undermines local communities, and worsens climate change. Forests cover nearly one-third of the Earth’s land area and provide essential services, such as purifying water and air and storing carbon which sustain human societies. Yet aggressive land clearing for agriculture and development continues: for example, the world lost 6.6 million hectares of forest in 2022 alone. Public awareness is vital, since increased understanding of forests’ value is crucial to reversing these trends.
The scale of deforestation is staggering. Here are some key facts that highlight the urgency of this crisis.
Between 2015-2020, the world lost 10 million hectares of forest per year - that's larger than Portugal every year.
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial species. Their destruction threatens biodiversity on an unprecedented scale.
Humans have already removed 47% of the world's forests. At current rates, rainforests could vanish within 100 years.
Understanding the root causes is the first step toward finding sustainable solutions.
Beef, soy, palm oil, and other commodities drive 80% of tropical deforestation. Expanding farmland destroys forests.
Illegal and unsustainable logging for timber and paper products devastates forests worldwide.
Expanding cities and infrastructure projects consume forest land at alarming rates.
Climate change increases forest fires, with record-breaking fires destroying millions of acres annually.
Nigeria has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. Here are the key statistics:
There is hope. These proven solutions can help protect and restore our forests.
Adopting agroforestry and sustainable farming practices can reduce pressure to clear new land.
Choosing deforestation-free products reduces demand for goods driving forest destruction.
Stronger laws and enforcement can protect forests and indigenous land rights.
Planting native trees helps restore ecosystems and sequester carbon..
Empowering local communities to manage forests leads to better conservation outcomes.
New technologies like satellite monitoring help detect and prevent illegal logging.
We're a global movement working to protect and restore forests for the benefit of people and nature.
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