Deforestation
Main article: Deforestation in the Philippines
Over the course of the 20th century the forest cover of the Philippines dropped from 70 percent down
to 20 percent. In total, 46 species are endangered, and 4 were already eradicated completely. 3.2
percent of total rainforest has been left. Based on an analysis of land use pattern maps and a road map
an estimated 9.8 million ha of forests were lost in the Philippines from 1934 to 1988. Illegal
logging occurs in the Philippines [11] and intensify flood damage in some areas.
According to scholar Jessica Mathews, short-sighted policies by the Filipino government have
contributed to the high rate of deforestation:
The government regularly granted logging concessions of less than ten years. Since it takes 30–35 years
for a second-growth forest to mature, loggers had no incentive to replant. Compounding the error, flat
royalties encouraged the loggers to remove only the most valuable species. A horrendous 40 percent of
the harvestable lumber never left the forests but, having been damaged in the logging, rotted or was
burned in place. The unsurprising result of these and related policies is that out of 17 million hectares of
closed forests that flourished early in the century only 1.2 million remain today.
I. INTRODUCTION
Deforestation is the clearing of vast areas of trees, largely as a result of human activities. But
why? Here are the few excuses that we used to destroy forest.
Expanding urban areas, build new transport routes and housing developments.
Providing the paper industry with wood pulp to turn into paper and cardboard
products.
Clearing land for agriculture so we can plant Oil Palms (to produce palm oil)
To produce food ourselves, and to feed livestock with various soy products.
Creating space for cattle ranches in response to the increasing global demand for
beef.
Even in this digital era, it’s rare that a day goes by without us interacting with a product made from
wood pulp: a paper cup, till receipts, a cereal box, tickets, tissues, fancy shopping bags, sticky notes,
newspapers, books, magazines…
The majority of the world’s biodiversity (the huge array of insects, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians,
plants and trees) lives in, and depends on, forests. This is where it’s evolved over hundreds of thousands
of years. Deforestation can wipe out huge swathes of this incredible richness within a matter of
moments. According to the WWF’s recent Living Planet report, the current levels of deforestation make
the species living in our rainforests some of the most endangered in the world.
Trees keep us alive. They create the oxygen we breathe and remove and store harmful carbon dioxide,
helping to reduce global warming. We are utterly dependable on them. It’s as simple as that.
II. CONTENTS
Based on our search the forest cover of the Philippines dropped from 70%-20% it means
that many people cut down trees illegally (Illegal Logging) to make houses, furniture’s and
others while they cut down trees there are many places that are easy to be flooded when it
rains or Landslide. Illegal Logging occurs in the Philippines and intensifies flood damage in
some areas 9.8 million of forest were lost in the Philippines because of the illegal loggers
some people burn their wood to create a coal. 123,000 Hectares of the Philippines Forest
cover lost every year. Unless Reforestation is started.
III. END
Trees have been around for millions of years, even longer than humans. Long ago, you can
always find forests with trees that are so tall and healthy. Trees are essential to humans and
animals in every way. They give life, food and shelter to every human and animal. They
provide oxygen for people to breathe and absorb carbon dioxide that came from humans,
cars, and many others. They also absorb other pollutant gases that may harm human health
and the atmosphere. They reduce heat by providing shade to our homes and buildings. But
aside from these, they are also used for industrialization. Nowadays, few companies have
started to manufacture paper, books, and grocery bags from recycled materials. By
purchasing and using recycled products, more companies will no longer use new and raw
materials in manufacturing items Stop cutting trees especially the young ones. Do not cut
trees unless it is for safety reasons. Start planting trees. Every single person should start to
plant and care for a tree. This will help replace the trees that have been cut down and
regrow forests.
Sallao, Harris Ken 11-Deluxe Score:
Credo by Christian Buckner
In: English and Literature
CREDO by E. Christian Buckner
I believe that of all human functions the gift of speech is the most miraculous.
I believe that, if speech were to stop, all civilized living would suddenly vanish.
I believe that the ability to articulate is essential to inner harmony, to emotional maturity, and
to mental balance. If all people could be completely articulate at all times, human relations
might improve to the point where there would be no more wars and no more jails, more stable
homes and more happy people.
I believe that speech is essential to the growth of the human personality and that it provides a
way for self-discovery and self-renewal. For many, it is a way of self-expression without brush
or pen.
I believe that the act of speech is a total process, that when it reaches optimum effectiveness,
the whole man communicates. What one is, is always part of what one says.
I believe that there is no substitute for content in the speaking process. Material or intellectual
worth provides the essence of eloquence. Speech skills have their importance, but they no
more make speech than clothes make the man. The center of gravity in all speech
communications is thought and idea.
I believe that every student should develop a concern for truthful and responsible speech,
exhibiting sense – not non-sense, sincerity – not cleverness, forthrightness – not superficiality,
and should never be a party to plagiarized or dishonest work.
I believe that speech has no absolutes, that a completely perfect speech has not yet been
made. I believe that speech offers a lifetime challenge in which there is never a final summit of
achievement beyond once cannot climb.
I believe that the individuality of the speaker is a valuable asset in the speaking process, and
that any person with normal intelligence, normal emotional balance, and normal speech
mechanisms has at his command the resources enabling him to make certain speeches that can
be equaled by no other person. Every student has the potential t o speak superbly at some
time.
