TO protect the earth and its natural resources, we have to practise conservation. Conservation means using the earth’s resources carefully so that future generations can continue using them.

Using these resources carefully requires us to ensure that these resources are used properly, that is without wastage and causing damage to the environment.

Deforestation in coastal belt regions of Sindh has spread like a virus and damaged the entire beauty and environment of the region. This anti-environmental human activity of cutting down trees in large numbers along the coast of the Arabian Sea is building a dark future for the next generation.

Forest conservation ensures that there is sufficient vegetation cover to reduce the rate of soil erosion. The problems of desertification and natural hazards can thus be controlled and habitats of forest animals are also saved.

The provincial government must draw up a forest conservation plan immediately to combat deforestation on a massive scale. This plan should advocate the issues of locals by introducing alternative sources of livelihood for their families to create a clean environment and to develop a society that is concerned about the local and global environment. It will also seek to encourage people to adopt a lifestyle that is not wasteful.

M. Abbas Khaskheli

Badin

Published in Dawn March 3rd , 2015

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