Tag: TREES

What is Afforestation and Its Benefits?

AFFORESTATION

Forests provide the clean air, water, and food grains that organisms need to survive in the world. There are no lives without forests. So in this article we will look at the benefits of these forests and their current status.

The Source of Life is Forests

It is a scientific fact that only living things on earth live in the solar family, and that this is because only air and water exist on earth. The fact is that all living things on earth can survive, even though researchers are still researching whether the planets have enough air and water to sustain life. This air contains gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Organisms all absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. At the same time, plants absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and provide clean air for organisms to live.

The Source of Water is Forests

Water is essential for human beings and living beings. This water is available to us through rainfall. Where it rains is mostly in the forests. It rains because of the forests. There are no trees in the deserts. So no rain. There are plenty of trees in the hills. So it rains generously. It is the forests that pour rainwater into the earth and give us groundwater.

Shade Trees and Forests 

Living beings rest in the shade of a tree as they travel from one place to another. That is why all the kings planted trees on both sides of the roads.

Forests That Prevent Soil Erosion

When it rains and the water flows away, the soil is washed away. Thus residential areas are devastated. But soil erosion is largely prevented as the roots of the trees cling to the soil. 

Forests to Help the Home

In addition to the above, trees are also used for building doors, tables, beds, and shelves for humans to live in.

Trees That Provide Food and Medicine

The fruits of the trees are used as food for humans and animals. The leaves, bark, roots, fruits and pods of many trees are also used medicinally. The water that falls on some plants and falls on us is also used as medicine. 

Disadvantages of deforestation 

Today forests are being massively destroyed in the name of civilization. Deforestation to build apartments. This causes erosion and many lives are lost. Decreased rainfall leads to drought, famine and starvation. Man has to wander for drinking water. 

So we will plant trees, grow forests and see resources to live healthily and happily in the world of organisms.

DEFORESTATION

What Is Deforestation?


Deforestation is the removal, destruction, or deforestation of another species intentionally, naturally or by accident. It can occur in any densely populated area of ​​trees and other plant species, but most of them currently occur in the Amazon rain forest.

Loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, increased desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, floods, increased greenhouse gases, and more problems for indigenous peoples.

Deforestation occurs for a number of reasons, including farming, with 80% deforestation from large-scale cattle farming, and logging and development. It has been going on for thousands of years, apparently since man began his transformation from hunter / gatherer to agricultural-based communities, and he sought out large, unrestricted land tracks to keep cattle, crops, and houses. It was only after the beginning of the modern era that the plague broke out.

The Environmental Impact of High-Forests Deforestation


Loss of Habitat

One of the most dangerous and unfortunate consequences of deforestation is the loss of species and the loss of species. 70% of the world’s species of animals and plant species live in forests. It is not only deforestation that threatens the species we know, but also those that do not.

The trees of the forest that provide shelter for other species also provide a temperature-controlled bed. Deforestation is causing more and more global warming, such as desertification, which can kill many residents.

Increased Heat Gases


In addition to the loss of habitat, the lack of trees also allows a large amount of greenhouse gases to be released into the air. Healthy forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting as carbon dioxide. Deforested areas lose that ability and release more carbon.

Water in the Atmosphere


Trees also help control the water level in the atmosphere by helping to regulate the water cycle. In forested areas, there is little air in the air that should be returned to the soil. This in turn creates dry soil and inability to grow crops.

Environmental Impact of Deforestation From Below


Soil erosion and flooding


Other effects of deforestation include soil erosion and coastal flooding. Trees help the soil to store more water and soil, providing rich nutrients for further forest life.

Outside the forests, the soil is eroded and washed away, allowing farmers to move forward and continue the cycle. Barren land left behind by these unsustainable agricultural practices could be at risk of flooding, especially along coastal areas.

Effects of Deforestation on Indigenous Peoples


Destruction of the Homelands


With the removal of vast tracts of forest, it allows the exposed land to get there and die and the habitats of countless species have been destroyed, and indigenous communities that live there and rely on the forest for their livelihood are also at risk.

Deforestation has an immediate and direct impact on their way of life that we in the industrialized parts of the world, despite our reliance on what the rain forest has to offer, will never know. The rate of speed is increasingly increasing for indigenous peoples.

National governments with rainforests on their borders often try to drive out indigenous peoples before cutting clear boundaries. This is one of the consequences of deforestation.

PEEPAL : BREATHE THE WILD AIR

“I am Ashwattha among all the trees …

‘Ballad Divine: Bhagvad Gita, By Dev Bhattacharya

The Peepal Tree (popularly known as the ‘Bodhi Tree’) is considered to be the best in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Gautam Buddha received enlightenment under this Indian tree.

This tree is a symbol of the endless universe of the Universe – indeed, it is revered throughout the Indian subcontinent, especially among Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, as the tree of life.

Peepal is a true ‘Tree of Life’ even scientifically. Unlike other trees, it emits oxygen even at night. According to Ayurvedic science, all parts of the Peepal tree are useful in treating many ailments and health problems. The tree can cure up to 50 disorders, including diarrhea, epilepsy, and stomach problems.

Benefits and uses of the Peepal tree

  1. With Asthma

Peepal bark and its ripe fruit are helpful in treating asthma. Peel a squash, grate it and squeeze the juice. Use this combination three times a day for relief from the Soul.

Another way to use the Peepal tree is to relieve asthma by having a powdered form of peepal fruit with water twice a day. Repeat this for 14 days to get relief.

  1. Anorexia nervosa

Eating the ripe fruit of the Pipal tree helps to cure anorexia and a burning sensation in the stomach. The fruit of the Peepal tree is also known as the sacred fig tree.

  1. Abdominal pain

The peepal leaf is a magical remedy when it comes to treating stomach ailments. You can make painkillers for abdominal pain by mixing 2-3 sharp leaves with 50gm of jaggery.

  1. With eczema and itching

Did you know that peepal bark can be used to prepare tea that is useful in treating eczema and itching? Not only this, you can also apply ashes from peepal bark to the affected areas to get relief. Just add 50g of ash from lemon peel and ghee to prepare the paste.

  1. Light brown

The powder prepared from the bark of the peepal tree can be used as facial powders by mixing it with gram flour. This facial pack helps with color light. The bark of the Peepul tree and the Banyan tree are used in many Ayurvedic beauty remedies.

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For example, if your skin is tanned, you can use Ayurvedic skin treatment Nalpamaradi Thailam to remove tan. For its preparation, the bark of four different species of Ficus trees is used.

You can even use Kama Ayurveda’s Turmeric with Myrrh Skin Brightening Face and Soap Soap. It contains figs found in the peepal tree as one of the most important ingredients. These figs are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that are good for the skin.

  1. With cracked heels

Simply use the milk extracted from the Peepal tree or remove its leaves from the affected areas to treat cracked heels. This will help to soften and treat cracks.

  1. Dental

Prepare hashaza by boiling Peepal tree bark and Banyan tree bark in equal amounts in water. Use this to wash your mouth regularly. This will give you relief from toothache.

  1. With eye pain

Remove the milk from the tea leaves and use it on your eyes to treat eye pain.

  1. Constipation

Adding the peepal tree (holy fig) to your daily diet is a great way to get relief from constipation. If you eat 5-10 figs daily, you can solve the problem of permanent constipation.

  1. With diarrhea

One of the great benefits of the Pipal tree in health is the treatment of diarrhea. Create the mixture by taking the soft stem of the Peepal tree, coriander seeds and sugar in equal quantities. Take 3-4gms of this mixture twice a day for relief.

  1. Blood purification

Many health problems are the result of blood pollution. The natural way to cleanse the blood is by having 1-2 gms of peepal tree and honey.

  1. It is bitten by a snake

Due to its blood-purifying action, peepal tree extracts can be used to remove toxins from the body after being bitten by a snake.

  1. Heart disease

To treat heart-related problems such as heartburn and heart failure, start taking a given dose from small leaves. To fix it, soak the leaves in water overnight and toss them in the morning. Drink this three times a day for best results.

  1. With ear infections

Warm the extract from the bark of the Pipal tree and pour 2-3 drops in the ear with the help of cotton wool. This will help in the treatment of ear infections.

Deforestation : Causes and Impact

Forests provide more than a home for a diverse collection of living things. They are also an important resource for many around the world and are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, containing a wide array of trees, plants, animals and microbes. Over the last century, the forest cover around the globe has been significantly compromised.  This removal of forest or trees from a land and converting it for non -forest use is called deforestation. Deforestation is the destruction of natural forests due to cutting tress and making space for cattle grazing, mining, extraction of oil and natural gas, building dams, bridges and population expansion.

Often, deforestation occurs when forested area is cut and cleared to make way for agriculture or grazing. The other causes for deforestation include:

1.Construction of roads through the forests leads to a division of habitation of animals , birds and other species . It poses a barrier for free movement of wildlife and also encourages uncontrolled activity of timber production along with providing easy access to logging.

2.Natural fires in tropical forests tend to be rare but intense . Human-lit fires are commonly used to clear the land for agricultural use. First, valuable timber is harvested, then the remaining vegetation is burned to make way for crops like soy or cattle grazing. According to recent reports, more than 80,000 fires burned in the Amazon, an increase of almost 80% from 2018.

3.Timber production is another prime cause of deforestation. It is not only used as an important construction material but also forms an important source of raw material for paper production.

4.Many forests are cleared to make way for palm oil plantations (a commonly produced vegetable oil). It’s cheap, versatile and can be added to both food and personal products like lipsticks and shampoo. Its popularity has spurred people to clear tropical forests to grow more palm trees. Growing the trees that produce the oil requires the leveling of native forest and the destruction of local farmlands — which doubles the effect on the ecosystem.

5.Grass lands are needed for cattle feeding and developing the cattle growing industry. In order to raise the cattle cheaply, several countries tend to deforest as it is cheap and allows the local industry to meet the demand of multinationals for cheaper animal products.

Deforestation not only removes vegetation that is important for removing carbon dioxide from the air, but the act of clearing the forests also produces greenhouse gas emissions (around 20% according to a recent study). It results in a decline in biodiversity and increases rates of soil loss.  Deforestation also results in changes in precipitation and river flow as it  reduces the content of water in the soil and groundwater as well as atmospheric moisture.

Forests can also be restored, through replanting trees in cleared areas or simply allowing the forest ecosystem to regenerate over time. Everyone can do their part to curb deforestation. We can adopt sustainable farming practices, make factories more cleaner and monitor their emissions, forest management and strict monitoring of tree cutting should be carried out by various government and other NGOs and plant a tree when possible.