How about illegal logging

How about illegal logging

In Colitt’s (2007) article entitled “Amazon deforestation drops sharply”, he points out that the deforestation rate of the Amazon rain forests appeared to fall down gradually. Compared to the previous years, the square miles which were cut decreased recently. It is positive news, but the real celebration has to depend on the grain price becoming lower. He states the high grain and commodity prices make the farmers enlarge their land to fit the market’s need and chop down the ancient forests to agricultural land. The Brazilian government developed the polices to defend the ancient forest, decreasing the illegal logging. Although the deforestation rate has improved, the government still has a long way to go.

It is clear that the article reflected the present condition honestly. The author claimed the government worked hard and made the deforestation rate drop. I think this is real exciting news, but we can’t satisfy this progress and just keep the situation. I believe we still have many things to improve, because the problem of illegal logging is not solved completely and happens in these times. I cheer for the good news of the article; moreover, there are some ideas we can concern about illegal logging. There are three directions presented my for ideas.

First, we still must carefully make the deforestation rate less. We can’t be happy to stop protecting the ancient forest. It is better if we can make illegal logging disappear totally, even though it require to spend much human resources or even the finances. Many problems we have to meet when we have to stand up to ban illegal logging, like international trading, force, and the country need to be willing by itself, but I think we all know deforestation is harmful and we should support the forests and do something. For example, don’t buy the new paper instead of using used paper. We may just be able to do a little thing, but it is still helpful.

Second, we are all concerned about endangered species. The article, “Illegal logging-destroying the last Ancient” (2007, para. 2) says that “its effects include forestation, the loss of biodiversity and fuelling climate change”. I think we have lost many resources in the Ancient forests already. Maybe we should replenish the environment; on the other hand, prohibit illegal logging. If the situation of illegal logging can be controlled, we also want the species to be able come back and keep the biodiversity just like before. It is a positive way to be for our Amazon forests. We not only protect them, but also rebuild them.

Third, it is worth encouragement that the policies can work efficiency and completely. However, the government has to keep the price of commodities and grain stable. The price and the expanding of the planted areas are relative and influence each other. I think the government can use the public power to make the price stable; for example give the prize to the farmers who cooperate with the police, or give finance aid. The government should give some favorable treatment; I believe the people will be willing to follow the policies.

In conclusion, these days, we know that protecting the ancient forests will make some nice use. Also, we still have a long way to progress to improve our situation. In addition, we follow the protecting organization step continually, and the ancient forests will be renewed. Humans have to discover ways to make the species exist incessantly. After the basic work to forbid illegal logging, I state we have some advanced work to do.


Reference

Colitt, R. (2007, August 10). Amazon deforestation drops sharply. REUTERS. Retrieved October 22, 2007 from
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleld=USN1029015620070810

Illegal logging-destroying the last Ancient Forest. (n.d). Greenpeace. Retrieved October 22, 2007 from
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/forests/threats/illegal- logging