SC voices concern over deforestation

SC voices concern over deforestation

In news:

Chief Justice of India said:

• Deforestation is so rapid that before anyone knows everything will be lost
• Condemned humanity’s tendency to abuse natural resources for greed and profit.
• Estimate the value of a tree, factoring in the value of the quantum of oxygen it emits in its lifetime.

From Prelims Point Of View:

Deforestation

• Large-scale removal of trees from forests (or other lands) for the facilitation of human activities. 
• Result in the loss of biodiversity, damage to natural habitats, disturbances in the water cycle, and soil erosion.
• Contributor to climate change and global warming.

Reasons:

• Agriculture – small-scale and large scale farming
• Logging – cutting of trees for use as raw material
• Mining and urban expansion – clearing of forest area for the construction of infrastructure