What is done reduce deforestation?

As time goes on, more and more people are beginning to understand the importance  temperate rainforests. The United Nations had a conference press regarding climate change, eventually forming a roadmap which was signed by numerous countries, which includes the reduction of deforestation.

There are also many non-profitable organisations which work to fight against this issue, like the WWF, which works to shape policies and teams with communities to preserve forests (for more information about this organisation, or to find out how to help out go to: (https://secure.wwf.org.au/about/ ).

In Australia, regional forest agreements have been formed in four of Australia’s states this provides “certainty for forest- based industries, forest-dependent communities and conservation. They are the result of years of scientific study, consultation and negotiation covering a diverse range of interests.”(Quote from http://www.environment.gov.au/land/forestpolicy/index.html).

Some ideas and approaches to reduce deforestation (mostly applicable to large government areas and organisation) are:

•      Reforestation- planting more trees
• Eco- forestry- only a carefully selected amount of trees are cut down and transported with the minimal amount of damage to the forest area.
•  Green business- focuses on recycled products and wood alternatives.
• Land use planning- plans environmentally friendly development techniques
• Community forestry- citizens come together to participate  in activities to help sustain local forests.

What you can do:

First of all we should do our best to reduce global warming. Everyone can do this by recycling, saving electricity and walking or using public transport more often.  The use of recyclable objects is a very simple ways to play a part in the conservation of temperate forests. Another important and vital thing is to spread awareness, all you need is to stand up and talk.

some other notable sites are: 

• www.daffa.gov.au/rfa
• http://forests.org/