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How hard is it to do reforestation? Trees and plants take the carbon out of the air and put it back in the ground. The reason we are in such a fix is the destruction of the forests through deliberate burning, harvest and forest fires. If we started replanting now at a ratio of 4 to 1 and kept it going, there's a chance that the worst of it won't happen. BUT NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT PLANTING TREES. Why?

2006-10-29 11:59:18 · 5 answers · asked by loryntoo 7 in Environment

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The problem is that just to stop the increase, many of the most comfortable people in the world would have to change their lifestyle. There are so many of us humans, and we all want a decent life. Trees do capture carbon, for a while, but if you look at any forest in a temperate climate you will see that fire is part of the natural system, sending some of the carbon back out again. Forests have so many benefits,(and I've planted a lot of trees) but they will never make enough difference to make up for present world emissions. One thing I fear is that people give money to plant trees and then think they've done their part. It's just not true. I think that people aren't going to get serious about fixing the climate until it starts to impact the quality of life. This may be sooner than a lot of people think. An economic analysis published just today (10/29) on the BBC news web site goes into great detail about the price we all will pay for NOT acting. The important things to remember are "change begins with me" and "my grandchildren will never forgive me if I don't try". Our inaction is a debt owed to the future. Nobody talking about planting trees? YOU are! It's a start. Don't give up and don't be silent. In the meantime, check out the economic analysis at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6096084.stm Also, on this page you will find links to honest, science based analysis on just how hard it is going to be to turn this thing around. We have some hard changes ahead.

2006-10-29 13:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by gordon B 3 · 0 0

I live in Maine - no one you know may be talking about it, but the lumber companies and legislature in these parts are always talking about it.
By law, there is no more "clear cutting" allowed and for every tree harvested - a replacement tree must be planted to assure that the industry is sustainable. From what I understand, the ratio is closer to one tree cut, two trees planted.
This isn't because the lumber companies are tree huggers, it's just plain good economic sense for future generations - and it's a policy that satisfies both the economists and the environmentalists, and that's a rare happening.

2006-10-29 12:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0 0

Hi. Trees take the carbon out of the air and make trees, a good thing. I have many trees on my property and I'll keep them for now. There are places trying to make an attempt : http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,3605,1673265,00.html
for example. Just getting folks attention and awareness is also a good thing.

2006-10-29 12:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0 0

Yes indeed. Kind of looks to me like maybe somebody had this whole thing planned out, and is trying desperately to reduce world population dramatically.

2006-10-29 12:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by oceansoflight777 5 · 0 0

there is no way of stoping global warming, but you can prolong it.

2006-10-29 12:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by WWE! 2 · 0 0

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