Deforestation of the Tropical Rain-Forest and Its Impact on Climate Change

Forests and their resources are among the most valuable natural resources and assets of the world, with high economic, social and environmental importance. They protect the soil and its fertility from environmental forces; form habitats for millions of people, animals and plant species; and provide large proportion of the global supply of timber, fuel and food. Forests regulate global climate and act as the major agents of carbon exchange in the atmosphere. The destruction of this natural environment and its associated threat to human lives are becoming serious global issues. In the tropical rainforest region, natural forests have reduced drastically and the impacts on climate change are increasing. Strategies for minimizing deforestation, building adaptability capacity and managing climate change in this region must be developed urgently. This paper examined the causes of deforestation and its impacts on climate change as well as recommended measures for minimizing this phenomenon.