Trees of Life

     Have you ever wondered how fast trees and other plants disappear in the Philippine forests? Do you know the importance of the woods?

      As the years pass by, our forest ecosystem starts to be degraded. Less people care for them. There are more and more illegal loggers in our country. This people do not realize the value of millions of trees that they, the environmental destroyers cut. They did not know what they are doing can also kill a lot of people. Soil erosion, which can bury people alive, is caused by the loosening of soil due to cutting of trees. Many have already lost the lives of their loved ones in tragedies like this. They also cut down trees to make way for areas to be used for garbage disposal. It’s sad to say that there is least garbage in the cities but we have a mountain filled with trash. The trees they cut aren’t really used for good or wise purposes but were also wasted.

                In the near future, the next generation might not see even an inch of the once millions of green plants and trees. The wrong, unforgettable doings of the people today will not only affect them but also the country of tomorrow. So, as we celebrate the International Year of the Forests, let us all encourage one another to plant a tree and save the future.