The world is losing 7.3 million hectares of land each year. Deforestation is the main culprit behind this environmental decline. Records show the deforestation directly contributes a whopping 20 percent rise of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. In Africa, one factor that causes deforestation is the high demand in timber. Other than that, the excessive land use for commercial purposes adds up to the dilemma. Africa is a continent that consists of populous countries. With that data in mind, it is not surprising to see that African countries, with records of deforestation activities, are also contributors of greenhouse gases. Fortunately, things are about to change as Africa is already looking into the benefits of supporting reforestation efforts.
Reforestation is a process by which enabling bodies will work together to restore wildlife. It can also be achieved naturally if deforestation will be eliminated. In today’s world, civilian and government intervention is needed to fully achieve a restored environment.
Reforestation helps ease the harmful effects of global warming by the mere fact that trees absorb carbon dioxide. Those trees in return release oxygen that is essential to human life. A restored forest will acts as a carbon filter. They suck in as much carbon deposits as possible and releases purified oxygen. On a worldwide scale, forests remove 30 percent carbon dioxide emissions through fossil fuel use.
In Tanzania, a private institution named Sacred Seedlings which is a division of Earth Tones Inc. teams up with Mellowswan foundation Africa – Tanzania. Both bodies will join together to plant millions of trees over the course of 4 years in the Kilimanjaro District. For support, local forest district has donated 2 areas where the project will take place.
According to Gary Chandler, co-founder of sacred seedlings, Mellowswan Foundation approached them asking for assistance. Mellowswan says Tanzania needs to restore its wildlife. “We asked if they could support a reforestation program to generate jobs, save wildlife habitat and help combat climate change.” As a response, Tanzania held on to the idea and has since developed concrete plots.
In Malawi, another private institution named Ripple Africa has stepped up to the challenge of restoring Malawian forests. Ripple Africa conceptualized a tree planting program that has 3 aims. They are as follows:
· To provide a steady source of timber by planting fast growing trees
· To decrease the demand for wood acquired from natural Malawian forests
· To plant indigenous trees that can help restore degraded land
The effects of global warming are being felt worldwide. It is such a relief to learn that a huge continent like Africa is taking a concrete step to counter the harmful effects of a massive environmental decline.
Reforestation is a process by which enabling bodies will work together to restore wildlife. It can also be achieved naturally if deforestation will be eliminated. In today’s world, civilian and government intervention is needed to fully achieve a restored environment.
Reforestation helps ease the harmful effects of global warming by the mere fact that trees absorb carbon dioxide. Those trees in return release oxygen that is essential to human life. A restored forest will acts as a carbon filter. They suck in as much carbon deposits as possible and releases purified oxygen. On a worldwide scale, forests remove 30 percent carbon dioxide emissions through fossil fuel use.
In Tanzania, a private institution named Sacred Seedlings which is a division of Earth Tones Inc. teams up with Mellowswan foundation Africa – Tanzania. Both bodies will join together to plant millions of trees over the course of 4 years in the Kilimanjaro District. For support, local forest district has donated 2 areas where the project will take place.
According to Gary Chandler, co-founder of sacred seedlings, Mellowswan Foundation approached them asking for assistance. Mellowswan says Tanzania needs to restore its wildlife. “We asked if they could support a reforestation program to generate jobs, save wildlife habitat and help combat climate change.” As a response, Tanzania held on to the idea and has since developed concrete plots.
In Malawi, another private institution named Ripple Africa has stepped up to the challenge of restoring Malawian forests. Ripple Africa conceptualized a tree planting program that has 3 aims. They are as follows:
· To provide a steady source of timber by planting fast growing trees
· To decrease the demand for wood acquired from natural Malawian forests
· To plant indigenous trees that can help restore degraded land
The effects of global warming are being felt worldwide. It is such a relief to learn that a huge continent like Africa is taking a concrete step to counter the harmful effects of a massive environmental decline.
Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa is an African business figure most known for his petroleum conglomerate, Dalbit International. What remains unknown to most people, however, is that Humphrey is also very vocal about his advocacy for sustainable agriculture and energy.