FOREST MANAGEMENT’S FUTURE STRATEGY FOR GREEN RESPONSE TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Deforestation is the one of the accelerating factors of climate change in least developed countries. It is the cause of about 10% of global warming. Deforestation is a wrong act from different point of view. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide, so loss of trees can cause climate problems around the globe. In Pakistan, it is because of illegal exploitation and poor implementation of forest legislation. Impact of deforestation is being faced every year such as floods, soil erosion, increasing risk of landslides, desertification, land degradation, heat-wave in urban areas, air pollution, several bacterial and viral diseases. Deforestation minimizes the food stuff for different animals and the production of fruits and vegetables for human in the country. It also affects the climate in terms of less rain in the areas where there are a smaller number of forests. In other words, there is a direct relationship among forests and rain. It means more forests; more expected rain in the specific area on the earth. This study deals with problems related to deforestation in Pakistan and highlights its impact on forest biodiversity. It also demonstrates environmental changes and health issues due to deforestation. Recommendations have been given to current forest management to provide green response to the environment.