Solutions to Deforestation
Programs:
CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a voluntary international agreement designed to protect rare plants and animals from exploitation through international trade.
Champion Tree Project
To be the leader in environmental sustainability by protecting, propagating and planting a living legacy of our champion trees.
Environmental Investigation Agency
Environmental Investigation Agency is an independent, international organization that investigates and exposes the illegal trade in endangered species, timber and ozone depleting substances.
How You Can Help:
Information
The main and probably the most important way to reduce deforestation is to inform and give consumers the choice to reject forest made products, though they will need viable sustainable alternatives to choose from.
Use Recycled Products
Use recycled items such as books or pad paper, toilet paper, even shopping bags. If you can, do not waste any of these products so that no new raw material would be required to replace them.
Don't Use Firewood
Instead of using firewood, use coals to heat up your fireplaces during the winter season. Remember that it takes only a few hours to consume the firewood but it would take years to grow a single tree. Think twice before purchasing firewood again.
Have more ideas? Feel free to tell us about them by emailing us at [email protected]!
CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a voluntary international agreement designed to protect rare plants and animals from exploitation through international trade.
Champion Tree Project
To be the leader in environmental sustainability by protecting, propagating and planting a living legacy of our champion trees.
Environmental Investigation Agency
Environmental Investigation Agency is an independent, international organization that investigates and exposes the illegal trade in endangered species, timber and ozone depleting substances.
How You Can Help:
Information
The main and probably the most important way to reduce deforestation is to inform and give consumers the choice to reject forest made products, though they will need viable sustainable alternatives to choose from.
Use Recycled Products
Use recycled items such as books or pad paper, toilet paper, even shopping bags. If you can, do not waste any of these products so that no new raw material would be required to replace them.
Don't Use Firewood
Instead of using firewood, use coals to heat up your fireplaces during the winter season. Remember that it takes only a few hours to consume the firewood but it would take years to grow a single tree. Think twice before purchasing firewood again.
Have more ideas? Feel free to tell us about them by emailing us at [email protected]!