Jon Porter once said, “It is imperative that when thousands of selfless volunteers respond to those who have incurred the wrath of a natural disaster that legal liability need not be hanging over their heads”. In our society today, we are very busy living our lives and finding or continuing a career. In all our busy lives we often forget to the help the ones in need but some people do remember to be helpful and creates NGOs to help and The Canadian Red Cross is just one of them. Their mission is to improve the lives of people in need by multiplying the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. The Canadian red cross is a very successful NGO and helped millions of people throughout the years, including the Pakistani refugees in India, victims of the Guatemala earthquake that killed 22,000, the Southeast Asia refugees and victims of war in 1970.
These trees and other forests are disappearing. (Doc A, map). The following are ways I want this money to stop deforestation in America so it can become as environmentally conscious as possible: set borders up for loggers, protect old trees by making them landmarks, turn a forest into a National park, and put a tax on logging. Trees must be
The future of the Darien Rainforest now lies in the hands of committed volunteers and organizations determined to save this amazing land. Efforts to save the Darien Rainforest include national and private parks, charitable organizations, educational resources, business partnership, and sustainable business practices. The people of the Darien Rainforest, the Embera-Wounaan and the Kuna Indians also are attempting to play a bigger role in preserving their homeland on a political scale. In the past there have been skirmishes between the natives and the corporations, but this solves little in the long run. Government involvement has played a key role in saving our remaining rainforests.
From heavy rains, washed out roads, an early snowstorm, and poachers harming the native species being protected within Yellowstone’s boundaries, the park was severely troubled. The resources within the National Park were being exploited by the poachers and it impacted the ecosystem by removing the buffalo and elk. In Jacoby’s, “Crimes against Nature,” the human poachers explained that it was necessary to kill the animals and sell the hides, bones, and meat to keep a roof over their families heads. This relates to the stop on the environmental tour of the woodlots at MSU, because although different situations were occurring the prevalence of exploited natural resources by humans remains constant since the arrival of the Europeans. In order for the animal population as well as Michigan’s forests to regenerate restoration efforts were necessary by humans at both ends of the
Information is gathered from subtle signs, for example, from the sway of branches, the sounds of animals that penetrate through dense foliation, and from thunder and lightning. Also, they believe that if no one lived in the forest, the world would come to an end. Even though the Batek of Malaysia are being devastated by technological and industrial advancements, such as, excessive logging for palm oil plantations, they stand true to their cultural beliefs and values as seen by their kinship system, social organization, as well as, their economic organization. To begin, as with most foraging societies, the kinship system of the Batek starts with the most common
The forests “breathe” by removing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and giving off oxygen. It is feared that the loss of rain forests will increase CO2 levels in the atmosphere and result in global warming. Tribes Tribes Why are indigenous people in danger? When the first European explorers arrived in Latin America, they brought with them diseases such as small-pox, measles, and even the common cold. Europeans were used to these illnesses so they didn’t get sick, but indigenous peoples had never been exposed to these diseases before so many of them became sick and died They live what is called a sustainable existence, meaning they use the land without doing harm to the plants and animals that also call the rainforest their home.
Depending on its location the average yearly rainfal in rainforests is usually 68-98 inches (1750–2500 mm). All rainforests are endangered. This means they are disappearing. We must save them. Learn more about rainforests by watching this video at our rainforest partner’s web site: http://www.supernaturaladventures.com/ You can learn about the Kids for Saving Earth Rainforest here: http://kidsforsavingearth.org/programs/rainforest.htm Additional Resources The Prince’s Rainforest Project: http://schools.rainforestsos.org/kids Sounds of the rainforest: http://schools.rainforestsos.org/freeresources/rainforest-multimedia/rainforest-sounds Where are rainforests located?
The world wildlife fund for nature (WWF) is a renowned international civil society and the world’s leading, independent conservation organisation. It was formed in 1961 and is focused on finding sustainable ways to protect the Earth. A civil society refers to: “Any organization or movement that works in the area between the household, the private sector and the state, to negotiate matters of public concern. They include non-government organisations (NGO’s), community groups, trade unions, academic institutions and faith-based organisations.” Initially, the WWF was only concerned with the protection of endangered species; however, it now also includes all aspects of nature conservation. These aspects include: “climate change and global warming, forest conservation, freshwater ecosystems, marine ecosystems, species and biodiversity, sustainability, agriculture, toxins, microeconomic policies and trade, conservation of landscapes and habitats and investment.
Deforestation- removal of trees and forests through cutting or burning Agriculture - the science or practice of farming ‘Intensive’ Agriculture - takes place o n a much bigger scale; large companies clear vast amounts of land Pesticides - substance used to kill organisms that are harmful to plants Commercial Loggers - involves the cutting trees then selling them as timber or pulp Poignant - sharp or pungent in taste or smell Greenhouse effect - process when radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planets surface Propositions - a statement that expresses a judgement or opinion Asset - useful or valuable thing Activist - a person who wants political or social change Questions (five): 1Q: What are the consequences of deforestation?
I feel that "extinction" is not something that has to happen, but happens because humans do not take care of the natural world, the way they should. Many extinctions, including birds and other living creatures, can simply be avoided if humanity put it in their best interest to change the way we run our ecosystem, considering how much these beautiful creatures help us maintain this earth. One of the greatest threats a bird endures is habitat loss. Birds from all regions such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, etc are losing their homes and resulting in their extinction. Another threat as previously mentioned is from humankind.