The Environmental Protection Agency - Essay Example

         One has to bear in mind that forests cool the air above them by turning water that comes from the soil into moisture. This moisture brings about a cooling effect on the earth's surface. In brief, this means that chopping the trees off raises global temperatures. If the global temperature increases then there will be a percentage increase of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees regulate the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels by utilizing it during photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide level has consequently accumulated to alarming levels due to tree falling. Large amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere deplete the ozone layer (Prout, Tanya, and Daniel 172). The harmful ultraviolet sun rays, therefore, reach the ground thus causing skin cancer.
          Trees are known to provide a cheap source of energy. Charcoal and firewood are mostly used by people in most of the world to provide energy. Industries and local homes benefit from this as coal, and petroleum products seem to be expensive compared to tree products. Once one tree is brought down, it should be a must for it to be replaced by planting another tree. Failure to do that will result in a decline in biodiversity or it may cause the extinction of many species. Even those using trees as sources of energy will find it hard if trees are cut and not replaced. Down of microbial community are exposed and killed by the adverse weather caused by cutting down of trees, hence bacteria help in recycling nutrients that might pollute water and render it unclean for drinking
          In conclusion, if the biodiversity of this earth is to be maintained then let the trees be protected and conserved. It is as if every living thing on earth depends on trees for clean air, water, and energy sources just to name a few.