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Global Warming

 Global warming is the increase of average world temperatures as a result of what is known as the greenhouse
effect.
 Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth's surface
Greenhouse effect
 The greenhouse effect is when the sun’s rays penetrate the atmosphere, but when that heat is reflected off the
surface cannot escape back into space.

5 Causes of Global Warming


: Variations in the Sun's Intensity
: Industrial Activity
: Agricultural Activity
: Deforestation
: Earth's Own Feedback Loop

Carbon dioxide emitted between 1850-2014

main factors of global warming is human activity

Effects of Global warming


 Weather are changing -storms,lightning,flooding,huricanes
 The ice is melting
 Sea level rising
 Plants and Animals
 Social Effects

Facts about global warming


 The Ice Sheets Are Shrinking.
 Glaciers Are Retreating.
 Snow Cover Is Decreasing
 Sea Level Is Rising.
 Arctic Sea Ice Is Declining.
 Extreme Events Are Increasing in Frequency.

How to prevent it from happening


• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Drive less
• Plant trees
• Switch to renewable energy
• Use energy-efficient devices
• Conserve water
• Spread awareness
Deforestation
Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have
been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing and
construction. Deforestation has greatly altered landscapes around the world.

CAUSES

1.AGRICULTURE: The conversion of forests into cropland or pasture is one of the primary drivers of deforestation.
Large-scale commercial agriculture, subsistence farming, and ranching all contribute to deforestation.

2.LOGGING: The demand for timber products such as furniture, paper, and wood for construction drives illegal and
legal logging activities that contribute to deforestation

3. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT : The building of roads, pipelines, dams, and other infrastructure projects that cut
through forests often lead to fragmentation, degradation, and loss of forests.

4. MINING: Mining for minerals and precious metals like gold and diamond often requires deforestation, which not
only harms the environment but also the livelihoods of the indigenous communities living in these forests.

5. FOREST FIRES: primarily those caused by human activities

6. Urbanization: The rapid growth of urban areas has led to the conversion of forests into cities and suburbs.

8. CLIMATE CHANGE : Climate change also contributes to deforestation as rising temperatures, changing weather
patterns, and extreme weather events like droughts and floods can make forests more vulnerable to deforestation.

7. POPULATION GROWTH: Increasing population puts pressure on forests as people need more food and space to live,
leading to more deforestation.

CURRENT EFFECT OF DEFORESTATION

1. Climate change: Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and without them, the concentration of this
greenhouse gas increases, contributing to climate change.

2.Soil erosion: Trees help to hold soil in place, so when they are cut down, soil can erode and wash away, which can
lead to decreased soil fertility and water quality.

3. Loss of biodiversity: Deforestation destroys habitats and disrupts ecosystems, causing many species to become
endangered or extinct.

4. Water cycle disruption: Trees help to regulate the water cycle by absorbing rainfall and releasing it slowly, but
without them, rainfall can run off more quickly, leading to floods or droughts in nearby areas.

5. Land degradation: Deforested areas can be prone to erosion, and the loss of nutrient-rich leaves and fallen trees can
lead to soil degradation.
REFORESTATION
➢Reforestation is the process of
planting trees in a forest where
the number of trees has been
decreasing.

2 TYPES OF REFORESTATION
RURAL REFORESTATION- It refers to the large-scale
planting of trees to restore deforested areas

URBAN
REFORESTATION- Planting large number
of trees in the city

IMPORTANCE OF REFORESTATION
1. Reducing carbon dioxide
in the air
2. Fighting global warming
3. Restoring habitats
4. Prevent erosion and
revive watersheds
5. Helps in economy

METHODS OF REFORESTATION

NATURAL METHODS
OF REFORESTATION
❑The natural reforestation process relies on the rooting of seeds and sprouts from nearby trees without human
assistance.

❑ Seed tree method:The seed-tree method is the removal of the old stand in one harvest entry,

❑ Shelterwood method:
The shelterwood method is a silvicultural approach

ARTIFICIAL METHODS OF REFORESTATION


❑Artificial methods of reforestation involve humans planting trees or seeds.
❑This is in contrast to natural regeneration,

❑Aerial seeding: This involves spreading seeds from aircraft.


❑ Seed bombs: These are biodegradable balls containing seeds that are dropped onto the ground.
❑Cuttings: This involves taking a branch from a mature tree and planting it in the ground.

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