Deforestation
means cutting down trees in large number. The causes of deforestation are many.
Bangladesh
is one of the most densely-populated countries in the world. Her population is
much more in proportion to its area. This huge number of population needs more
food, shelter, agricultural land, fuel, furniture, medicine etc. People cut
trees for various purposes. Most of the villagers cut down trees to use them as
fuel. Some of them use trees as wood, wooden furniture and some sell trees for
getting quick profit. There are some dishonest people who cut trees in the
forests to make money. The effects of deforestation are too many to describe.
This destruction disturbs our ecological balance. The existence of wildlife is
going to be threatened. Due to deforestation carbon dioxide is increasing
worldwide. As a result, the world is becoming warmer. The sea level is rising
and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near future.
On the other hand, new areas of the world are turning into deserts as a result
of deforestation. The removal of trees causes birds and other animals living on
them to leave the place. It also causes serious damage to the soil, as trees
give protection to soil as well. Aftermaths, the soil gets sediment in the
riverbed and causes frequent floods. So, if we destroy trees at random, one day
the country may turn into a great desert. All living animals and birds will not
find any food or shelter to live in. That‘s why they will be destroyed. There
will be no rain and as a result our agriculture will face a great crisis. The
temperature will rise and it will cause green house effect. The country will be
unsuitable for living and various natural calamities like flood, drought,
storm, earthquake etc. will visit our country. Immediate measures should be
taken to prevent deforestation. People should be made aware of tree plantation
through mass media. And tree plantation programmed should be extended
throughout the country so that we can make our country evergreen, fruitful and
prosperous