DEFORESTATION

 

WHAT IS DEFORESTATION?

The destruction or permanent removal of forest and trees Clearing of a large area of land to fulfill some other purpose Has many harmful impacts on the environment

CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION IN SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES

1.Agriculture activities
2.Infrastructure developments: construction of roads, highways, airports, railways,dams and major development projects
3.Political influence
4.Urbanization
5.Desertification
6.Forest fire
7.Illegal logging

EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION

1.Loss of biodiversity and the ecosystem
2.Lack of rainfall
3 Increase in the temperature and impact to livelihood
4.Global warming and climate change
5.Drought
6.Soil erosion

DEFORESTATION IN SRI LANKA

1.Deforestation in Sri Lanka has been increased in recent years
2.Many factors drive to deforestation within the country
3.1978 Constitution recognize the duty to protect the environment
4.National Environmental Act and Forest Ordinance govern every development activities taking place in the country
5.The Environmental Impact Assessment plays a vital role in this regard
Sri Lanka has its obligation at the international level to protect and preserve the environment

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

1.Environmental issues have to be looked in a way to accommodate the human rights perspective
2.Relevant agencies have to be adequately consulted during major development projects
3.Increased public scrutiny will help to mitigate political influence
4.Implementing strict laws and sound policies
5.Contribution of the government to crack down corruption and act as a trustee to its natural resources
Involvement of public