He said the government’s initiative for a nationwide reforestation plan in isolated regions to maintain ecological connectivity is crucial. theSun thesundaily deforestation development ecological desertification
Subramaniam said the country lost 123,000ha of forest in the last decade, while ongoing replanting of trees is insufficient . – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUNAs the country’s population and economic development expands, deforestation has had far-reaching consequences on the nation, said Malaysia Association of Environmental Health spokesman Dr Subramaniam Karuppannan.
“However, the extraction of such wood for furniture, domestic fuel or charcoal has led to deforestation,” he said. Subramaniam added that reforestation is a major solution to two situations that most impact the deterioration of the country – desertification and deforestation. He said reforestation efforts also need to be expanded by the government to alleviate the effects of deforestation, adding that initiating action to address deforestation is critical for the future health of the planet and the sustainability of its ecosystems.
“Deforestation leads to the loss of biodiversity, negatively impacting ecosystems and disrupting the balance of the carbon and water cycles that sustain life. The impact of deforestation has far-reaching implications for the country.”
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