What is deforestation? Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and other plants in order to use the land for other uses. Every minute, an area the size of 30 football pitches of forest is cleared. What do you think will happen if this continues? Read on to discover more deforestation facts for kids. Deforestation facts […]
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Jan
Jan
Whether you want to plant just one tree, create a mini-orchard in your garden or help regenerate a local area, planting trees requires some planning and equipment. The best time to plant trees is before spring and summer, between November and March. While it is not an easy task, it is neither impossible to handle […]
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May
May
Deforestation and carbon emissions go hand in hand. Forests act as carbon sinks, meaning they draw down carbon dioxide from the air2. So, due to the clearing or burning of forests around the world, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air is going up. Not only is the release of stored carbon into the […]
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May
May
Unlike reforestation, which refers to replanting existing forests, environmental scientists define afforestation in short as the practice of planting trees in lands which were not previously under forest cover.1 For instance, it entails the conversion of abandoned lands and former agricultural lands into forests.2 What are the benefits of afforestation? Firstly, afforestation can improve soil […]
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May
May
Tree planting initiatives have become widespread as a partial solution for climate change. Furthermore, the best global tree planting initiatives help mitigate climate change through absorbing carbon dioxide1. Moreover, tree planting can combat desertification. Thus, increasing food security and fertility of the soil by holding nutrients and regulating the water cycle. The many benefits of […]
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Apr
Apr
The Canadian forest is threatened by deforestation. For that reason, it is known as the Amazon of the North. Canada has 347 million hectares (Mha) of forest1. The definition of deforestation is the clearing of forests by humans to change the land-use2. The Canadian boreal’s importance to the global climate 77% of Canada’s forests are […]
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