Introduction.
Afforestation is the process of planting around our environment, especially within areas that were not originally forested. This has been proven to be one of the ways to combat the crisis our environment is facing mow as a result of human activities that have continually harmed natural forces. Afforestation is, therefore, a solution that has proven to be capable of offering sustainable solutions and gradually restoring balance ecologically.
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Afforestation Can Help Combat Climate Change.
Afforestation is very beneficial to our planet because of its abilities to mitigate climate changes. This is possible because trees can act as carbon natural sinks. It absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while photosynthesis takes place. This process alone reduces greenhouse gas concentration, which is very vital for global warming.
Research has shown that mature forest is capable of absorbing up to 48 pounds carbon dioxide per tree, anually. This means, that if we all plant a tree a annually or if a many governments and non government organisations across the world embark on large scale afforestation programmes, the impact of human induced carbon will be reduced and simultaneously slowing down the ragging pace of global warming.
Afforestation Can Help Preserve Biodiversity.
Afforestation helps preserve many species of fauna and flora who have been endangered because their natural habitats have been destroyed or due to deforestation.
Afforestation can be of great help to wildlife. It will guarantee the survival of many annimal species that might face extinction should the deforestation. It also helps rebuild the balance of nature in the ecosystem, helping the ecosystem remain resilient.
Afforestation Can Help Prevent Soil Errosion, Enhancing Soil Fertility.
The roots if plants help to prevent erosion caused by water and wind and water. This is to say… afforestation can help stabilise areas ravaged by desertification, making it suitable for agriculture.
These trees also help improve the quality of the soil through their organic contributions. (Leaves and providing a very suitable environment for the growth of micro organisms)
Helps In Water Cycle Regulation.
Forests plays very important roled when ut come to the regulation of water cycle. This is possible because trees helps enhance recharge of ground water, while the roots helps retain the water.
Afforestation can also help with flooding and draught. This is possible because the trees can act as water reservoirs naturally.
It's true that forested areas influence the pattern of rainfall and mimicro clolimate formations.
These helps reduce global warming and help enhance agriculture in diverse ways.
My Cleaning Exercise.
As a routine, I went out to clean another street around my neighbourhood.
Beloware some pictures as proof.
After the cleaning, I packed the wastes and dropped them into a waste bin, awaiting an onward movement to one of ourlocal recyclingcenters.
Conclusion.
While we are all working towards a cleaner and healthier planet, afforestation should be embraced by all as it also geard towards making the planet a better and healthier place for us all.
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