Answer to Question #169624 in Management for Sekyere Daniel

Question

In not more than 400 words, describe one major environmental challenge in your community and briefly explain how it could be addressed

Answer 1

Deforestration

My community is currently dealing with a big environmental issue: deforestation. The removal of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then transformed to non-forest use is referred to as deforestation. The majority of the community's residents have gone on a tree-cutting binge with no replacements. As a result, the area's vegetation has been severely damaged. Since the water catchment areas have been encroached and ruined, there is a feeling that the climate in the region is transforming into arid climatic conditions.

Because of reduced rainfall due to severe degradation of the vegetation, deforestation has resulted in a reduction in the quantity of food produced in the community. Deforestation has also depleted valuable tree species like medicinal plants. Since all medicines are made from trees, seeds, and other types of vegetation, deforestation has resulted in a shortage of medicinal substances in the population.

Educating people about the importation of plants in their daily lives is one way to solve the deforestation problem in society. Second, the problem could be resolved by urging community members to seek alternative sources of income rather than burning charcoal, which results in deforestation. Afforestation programs in the affected areas will also help to alleviate the situation.