Picture This
Blogged by Vanessa, Sam, Tristin, Mackenzie
Worldwide, approximately 15 billion trees are cut down annually, according to Time magazine. The images above represent the loss of forests and loss of animal habitats. Records have proven that the amount of deforestation has decreased a significant amount since human civilization had begun to develop, however the rates of deforestation are still alarmingly high. An estimated >1% of over 80,000 tree species are studied or used for industrial and agricultural purposes. This could be huge for organizations and businesses, as there is potential for other tree species to be ideal for lumber, pulp production, and other things. An example of different types of trees being used for industrial purposes is the trend in bamboo shoots being used. It is believed that the contents of bamboo shoots can create a feel nearly identical to that of cotton.
If animals do not do this kind of damage to their own home, why do we, as people?
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