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Impacts of deforestation in Malaysia (Loss of biodiversity (The main range…
Impacts of deforestation in Malaysia
Loss of biodiversity
biodiversity is a measure of the variety of plants and animals in a particular ecosystem
rainforests are the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world
deforestation destroys ecosystems that exist in the trees/on the ground
The main range, peninsular malasya
These forests are very rich in biodiversity, over 600 species
The main range is the upland region stretching 500km along the backbone of peninsular Malaysia
home to over 25% of all plant species
there are still many undiscovered plants with medicinal qualities that could provide cures for desieses
economic development
used for palm oil, rubber and wood
short term gain, long term losses
more land for farming, mining and energy plants
deforestation is driven by profit
soil erosion
can take thousands of years to form, but can be stripped away in hours
roots of trees/plants bind soil together
deforestation can lead to loose soil eroding away
without soil, many plants will not grow back
Contribution to climate change
trees give of moisture, deforestation makes dryer climate
trees store carbon, reduce rate of global warming
trees produce oxygen,
trees will help care for soil, meaning that more trees can grow