Deforestation in India

Deforestation in India is the widespread destruction of major forests. It was mainly caused by environmental degradation; the result of stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss.[1] Where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year.[1]

History

Deforestation started with the growth of agriculture, but was exacerbated in the nineteenth century when British commercial forestry operations destroyed Indian forests mainly in western and southern areas.[2]

Dynamics

Several causes supported deforestation, including colonization, agricultural expansion, firewood collection, timber harvesting and extension of cultivation on slopes.[3]Due to the colonization from all over the country trees are cut down as a primary source of fuel .These trees are used for cooking food and other daily needs which require fuel .

Effects

Deforestation has affected the lives of wild animals and birds including bats.[4]Mostly birds like sparrow, pigeon and crow are becoming rarer due to deforestation . Due to deforestation India is facing water problems in urban cities and villages.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Gore, Al (3 November 2009). "9". Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis. Rodale Books. pp. 174, 192, 184, 186, 192, 172. ISBN 978-1-59486-734-7.
  2. ↑ "Case studies of Andaman Island, Uttara Kannada". org.uy. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Deforestation: Causes, Effects and Control Strategies" (PDF). intechopen.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Deforestation Serious Threat to Bats in India". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
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