tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post7278373631961081668..comments2023-10-28T00:47:18.069-07:00Comments on Weeks Population: More People Need More ForestsJohn Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04069566137451684355noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post-19755174953777912152010-10-01T21:54:52.538-07:002010-10-01T21:54:52.538-07:00It is true that forests are of major concern for m...It is true that forests are of major concern for many, as we gradually watch them disappear from our planet. Forests are of great value to the planet, as noted above. Not only do they have great instrumental value to nature when it comes to storing our carbon and sheltering many creatures, they also has great economic value to humans. It seems today (for short term views) that forests are more "valuable" to humans when they are cut down used for resources, or cleared for land space. The price of paper (or other resources from forests) in the stores however does not necessarily reflect the "price tag" of creating oxygen, animal habitats, water filtration, or other ecological services that forests may provide. When we go to the store, we are solely paying for one ecological service: the paper, and not the cost of losing the forests and all other ecological services. Forests also have an intrinsic value to them. They are beautiful, and need to be preserved for future generations to enjoy them. Using the forests resources need to be halted and resumed with sustainable and clean practices. I agree that one way to help save our forests would be to educate the public on environmental issues with losing our forests. They are so important to humans in so many ways, and until people are educated with the facts and consequences about losing our forests, they will not be able to make conscious consumer choices to help save the forests one decision at a time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232781839128804291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post-12886058779566448822010-10-01T21:23:13.835-07:002010-10-01T21:23:13.835-07:00Forests are indispensable to the health of our eco...Forests are indispensable to the health of our ecosystems which effect our health as well. I often read about a clash between environmental interests and peasants in developing nations who are trying to clear lands to simply feed their families. You also see developing nations allow foreign companies to come in and degrade the environment for economic reasons. I'm not sure what "awareness" means to them. You can tell the poor wannabe farmer about the environmental impact of clearing forests, but he has immediate needs, namely how to support his household, which he will feel take priority over conservation.worldtravellovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643935392930866003noreply@blogger.com