http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?uNewsID=201645
author & publication not stated; posted on September 13, 2011
Photo: This picture shows one of the many trees already located in the Sacred Garden of Lumbini.
Summary: Although this article was short, the message that was relayed definitely served its purpose. A goal was checked off of the Nepal sector of WWF's, World Wildlife Fund, list, when 108,000 trees have officially been planted in Lumbini,Nepal, all in the year of 2011. It is a major step in the right direction; the ultimate goal of one million trees within 10 years will soon be accomplished. This will attract many people to the area, honor the birthplace of Buddha, and prevent destruction caused by climate change. The project itself has already united citizens from a variety of different socioeconomic classes. Lastly, the trees will help preserve the crucial Terai Arc Landscape, home to three very important endangered species. Planting the trees here will help sustain the coexistence between these imperative animals, humans, and irrevocable industrialization. In conclusion, WWF of Nepal is planning on planting one million trees, which will protect the interaction between people and the environment.
Quote: Mr.Nepal said, “The key objective of the Terai Arc Landscape program is to build connectivity across the landscape to facilitate wildlife movement while promoting harmony between humans, wildlife and nature.” In other words, the land of the Terai Arc Landscape is important in preserving the relationship between humans and the environment.
Opinion&Reflection:The trees will be very beneficial to the ecosystems they are contained in. I think that the many new trees will subsequently be a landmark in improving air quality once they begin emitting oxygen into the atmosphere. Furthermore, with the problematic surplus of carbon dioxide increasing, this could possibly assist in mending that wound. I enjoyed reading and analyzing this article because i love trees and the destruction of nature is one issue that is close to my heart.
Questions:
I. Why is the relationship between humans and the environment currently so vulnerable?
II. Who would you blame the most for deforestation, like what has been happening to the Terai Arc Landscape? Why?
III. How do you think deforestation affects the food chain in the ecosystems of the forest?
IV. Name at least 5 ways that people can help prevent the pollution of the rivers, deforestation, and poaching ( "to illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own" -Google) in the plains of the Terai?
