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Saturday, 31 May 2008 |
By Scott Miscall
Did you know that out of the 30 million types of organisms most of them stay in the forest's topmost portion? This portion is called the forest canopy. The canopy performs a variety of vital functions one of which is to absorb carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Other functions include the supply of food and oxygen to plants and living beings, as well as providing them a home. Thus the forest canopy is critical to the well-being of our environment and our lives as well. Hence its preservation cannot be undermined.
Startling statistics
It is estimated that every minute over 100 acres of tropical forests get deforested! As if that wasn't shocking enough, an entire population vanished on the island of Rapa Nui when acute deforestation happened. Just like Cretaceous life went extinct over 65 million years ago the same story might just repeat itself. If deforestation continues at the current rate, we humans would have irreparably damaged the earth and our environment. Then there will be no hope for restoration.
Canopy preservation
Considering that the forest canopy is a vital place to keep the ecosystem balanced, provide aesthetic natural beauty and |
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