Deforestation Part 4: POSITIVE IMPACTS

In our last chapter we noted that most of the causes of deforestation are man made. Now we will look at the impacts of deforestation, dividing it into positive and negative impacts.

Deforestation has rapidly increased due to man's activities, but has this really been necessary? Did man first think about how deforestation is going to help him? or has deforestation actually been a positive event leading to positive outcome and growth. L

Here are some of the positive impacts of deforestation:

1.  Building Communities 

• One of the main reasons that these forests are being cut down is to make room for expansion. With the never-ending growth explosion in sight, space has become more of a premium necessity on Earth. When there are forests on lands that could be utilized for habitation, then removing them can create more livable space. 
• Commercial establishments and homes will also be built using the products that have been removed from the biome.

2.  Productive Land for Agriculture 

• Grazing of animals and production of food are other benefits which result from deforestation. To meet the population increase and food supplies increase more forests are put down to create space. 

3.  Improve Economy 

Economically, deforestation has contributed much in giving many communities the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives.
Deforestation allows for civilization and industrialization 
Also creating more jobs hence allowing to generate more revenue stimulating economy in developing countries 

Through deforestation we also get many useful raw materials which can be processed into useful products we use everyday such as paper and wood to give us notebooks and furniture. 

The question here is, is deforestation really worth all the positive outcomes? Can we do without such products? Will reforestation decrease land for occupation and decrease economy?