{"id":1709,"date":"2022-03-29T10:04:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatetransform.com\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2022-06-11T15:47:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-11T15:47:58","slug":"deforestation-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatetransform.com\/deforestation-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Deforestation in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deforestation, the permanent removal of trees from an area of forest, is a major concern in Africa.<\/span>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span> The region has the second-fastest rate of deforestation in the world, after Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/span>2<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>41,000 square kilometres (4.1 million hectares) of natural forest in Africa is lost every year.<\/span><\/span>3<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>This is an area equal to the size of Switzerland<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>4<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where does deforestation occur in Africa?<\/h2>\n

Deforestation occurs in many different African nations.<\/span><\/span>5<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>It is most prevalent in the continent\u2019s largest tropical forests: the Congo Basin and the Guinean Forests of West Africa.<\/span><\/span>6<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>Over 90 per cent of Africa\u2019s deforestation is caused by agricultural development.<\/span><\/span>7<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>Logging and mining industries are also primary culprits, driven by an influx of Chinese loggers and miners.<\/span><\/span>8<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

West Africa<\/h3>\n

Over the past century, West Africa has lost about 90 per cent of its forest coverage.<\/span><\/span>9<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>Growing international demand for cocoa is leading to further deforestation to make space for plantations.<\/span><\/span>10<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>In the Ivory Coast, more than 80 per cent of the forests have been converted to cocoa production over the last 50 years.<\/span><\/span>11<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>As a result, forest cover has reduced from 10.7 per cent to 8.9 per cent of the country\u2019s total land area since 2015.<\/span><\/span>12<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Congo Basin rainforest<\/h3>\n

The Congo Basin is the second-largest rainforest in the world, after the Amazon.<\/span><\/span>13<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>It is known as the \u2018second lungs\u2019 of the world, for the carbon dioxide (CO2) it absorbs and the oxygen it produces.<\/span><\/span>14<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>This immense rainforest spans across six countries \u2013 Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.<\/span><\/span>15<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

It is an incredibly diverse place. For example, more tree species can be found in one hectare of the Congo Basin rainforest than all the UK\u2019s native tree species combined.<\/span><\/span>16<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>This forest is home to about 10,000 species of plants and endangered animals which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.<\/span><\/span>17<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What plant is being used to slow down deforestation in Africa?<\/h2>\n

How is bamboo useful?<\/h3>\n

Bamboo is being used to slow down deforestation in Africa.<\/span><\/span>18<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>It is regenerative, meaning that an entire bamboo plant can be grown from a single small cutting.<\/span><\/span>19<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>The plant is also one of the fastest-growing on the planet.<\/span><\/span>20<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>It transforms nutrients to fuel growth incredibly efficiently.<\/span><\/span>21<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>Finally, it can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture and in construction.<\/span><\/span>22<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the limitations of bamboo?<\/h3>\n

These properties help to make bamboo a sustainable plant that reduces dependence upon timber and other depleted species.<\/span><\/span>23<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>For instance, in areas where there is a high demand for indigenous trees for building purposes, bamboo can serve as a far more sustainable alternative.<\/span><\/span>24<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Also, b<\/span>amboo itself absorbs CO2, making it useful in the fight against global warming.<\/span><\/span>25<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, bamboo has its limitations in preventing climate change. There are fears of widespread starvation if too many poor Africans begin growing bamboo instead of food crops.<\/span><\/span>26<\/sup><\/a><\/span> <\/span>Ultimately, the existing rainforest must be protected and enhanced to help preserve ecosystems and reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. This should be coupled with a global <\/span>reduction in greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> to prevent a catastrophic rise in temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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