http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?uNewsID=201645
author & publication not stated; posted on September 13, 2011
Photo: This picture shows one of the many trees already located in the Sacred Garden of Lumbini.
Summary: Although this article was short, the message that was relayed definitely served its purpose. A goal was checked off of the Nepal sector of WWF's, World Wildlife Fund, list, when 108,000 trees have officially been planted in Lumbini,Nepal, all in the year of 2011. It is a major step in the right direction; the ultimate goal of one million trees within 10 years will soon be accomplished. This will attract many people to the area, honor the birthplace of Buddha, and prevent destruction caused by climate change. The project itself has already united citizens from a variety of different socioeconomic classes. Lastly, the trees will help preserve the crucial Terai Arc Landscape, home to three very important endangered species. Planting the trees here will help sustain the coexistence between these imperative animals, humans, and irrevocable industrialization. In conclusion, WWF of Nepal is planning on planting one million trees, which will protect the interaction between people and the environment.
Quote: Mr.Nepal said, “The key objective of the Terai Arc Landscape program is to build connectivity across the landscape to facilitate wildlife movement while promoting harmony between humans, wildlife and nature.” In other words, the land of the Terai Arc Landscape is important in preserving the relationship between humans and the environment.
Opinion&Reflection:The trees will be very beneficial to the ecosystems they are contained in. I think that the many new trees will subsequently be a landmark in improving air quality once they begin emitting oxygen into the atmosphere. Furthermore, with the problematic surplus of carbon dioxide increasing, this could possibly assist in mending that wound. I enjoyed reading and analyzing this article because i love trees and the destruction of nature is one issue that is close to my heart.
Questions:
I. Why is the relationship between humans and the environment currently so vulnerable?
II. Who would you blame the most for deforestation, like what has been happening to the Terai Arc Landscape? Why?
III. How do you think deforestation affects the food chain in the ecosystems of the forest?
IV. Name at least 5 ways that people can help prevent the pollution of the rivers, deforestation, and poaching ( "to illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own" -Google) in the plains of the Terai?
This is a pretty good tie in to the carbon cycle, what we were talking about today!! Nice work. The trees can help make sure the carbon cycle does not get "stuck."
ReplyDeleteI think this idea is amazing! I can't believe their goal is to plant one million trees in ten years. At the rate they are going, they will defiantly reach that goal and maybe plant more trees then they expected. Also, this is great for the endangered species. If the people of Napel cut down the animals' homes, they would become extinct! Lastly, this is awesome for the people who live there and for tourists. They would be amazed on what this country is doing. I also connect personally with this topic because I love trees, and every time I hear about another animal becoming extinct, I always feel bad and wonder what would happen if someone came and destroyed my house for space. Overall, this is amazing and i hope maybe one day the US will do something this huge!
ReplyDeleteThese are more people doing something similar:
http://sgp.dev.undp.org/web/images/6636/pleasant_valley_tree_planting_ground_breaking_ceremony.html
Summary:
The people of Jamaica were pounded with heavy unseasonable rainfall. It destroyed many trees and crops, which hurt the country terribly. So the Clarendon Parish Development Committee wanted to help. They planted the trees that were destroyed and a lot more! They also planted economic crops which would help this country tremendously.
I agree that this is an amzing idea! They can easily reach their goal in no time with all the effort they are putting in, maybe even getting the millionth tree before ten years. Also, it's great that they are raising so much awareness with what they are doing, and maybe people around with follow their example and we can all prevent the loss of trees and habitats
ReplyDeletehttp://environment.about.com/od/whatyoucando/a/billion_trees.htm
Summary: At the United States Climate Change meeting, they decided to set a goal that in one year, the whole world combined should plant one billion trees, and that everyone should get involved and plant one to help reach that goal
This is a great idea. They will no doubt reach their goal of one million trees in ten years. It is also good that they are honoring the birthplace of Buddha. Also, planting the tree will benifit the air we breathe by putting more oxyge into it.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.asianscientist.com/topnews/wwf-nepal-plant-one-million-trees-in-lumbini-unesco-world-heritage-site-terai-arc-landscape-092011/
Summary: Basically this habitat will benifit three large threatened animals. Also Lumbini is an important carbon sink and the planting of the trees is hoped to even everything out.
Opinion: I agree with Brenna and think that these trees will also be very helpful for the environment. With all the trees being torn down I congratulate Nepal and thank them for helping to make our world a better place. I hope they reach the goal of one million trees because that would be quite an accomplishment! With all these trees and new tourists they are helping both their economy and the environment.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.lumbinitrust.org/m_plan.php?content_name=Master%20Plan&content_id=3