Essays on Illegal Logging

Burma is heavily endowed with resources both renewable and non-renewable. Particularly, the country has the forest resource that has been over the years a major player in the economic growth of the country. Burma has different types of forests such as tropical rain forests and deciduous among many others. The forest resource is a source of employment for thousands, a source of livelihood and a major foreign exchange earner. For the rural dwellers in Burma, the forest resource is a source of food, fuel, shelter and also livelihood as they engage in the trade of forest products. The demand ...

Abstract

Myanmar (Burma) is blessed with a vast variety of renewable and non-renewable resources. Among these resources is the forest resource which is a vital resource for the country due to its support of livelihoods and economic growth. The country is home to the world’s best quality teak which has proven a valuable commodity all over the world. The extensive logging by government authorities, foreign and private companies, and the local people has caused massive deforestation which has led to increased flooding, biodiversity loss, sedimentation of water bodies, water shortage, soil erosion and loss of wildlife species. The country ...

Indonesian Rainforest

Early in the 20th century nearly 84% of Indonesia was covered with forests. However, situation changed in 1970s, when country started to use “this valuable resource to its economic benefit with the development of the country's wood-processing industries” (abc.net.au, n. d.). After 1980s Indonesian paper and pulp industries grew rapidly. These changes didn’t pass without detriments to country’s forests. Trees suffer for logging, illegal logging, fires, conversion to palm oil plantations and other humans’ actions. It’s hard for officials to improve this situation because forest and commodity-based exports contribute “$21 billion to the national GDP and ...

Impacts of Deforestation on Biodiversity

Forests serve as the bank of oxygen. They make life possible on the planet Earth. Every living or non-living thing is either directly or indirectly influenced by forests. Besides oxygen, they support sustainable habitat for people, wild life, and other creatures of the world. Forests offer a substantial environment for endangered and vanishing animal species. They also deliver life supporting benefits that to 1.6 billion population of the world. More than thirty percent of or planet is covered by forests. But, unfortunately, forests are being cleared off at massive scales from around the world in the form of deforestation. It ...

Democratization has been an overarching theme in several modern countries and the ruling regime. Much premium has been placed on the process of democratization which entails the progressive movement towards attaining democratic ideals in a nation. Democracy is associated with several properties and components which include free and orderly elections, a vibrant civil society, a constitutional legitimacy of the ruling government, an emphasis on civil liberties as opposed to an authoritarian regime with little regard for individual rights. There is a stronger media space which is able to explore and cast the spotlight on the affairs of the government with the end result ...

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Introduction

Scientists over the years have been very pressing about the dangers and effects that a warming planet and changing climates can cause the world. Some of these effects include a drastic change in the weather, the likelihood of drought, an increased water demand coupled with a decreased supply, and a severe effect on health. Still, people do not seem to realize the gravity of their actions ignoring cautions and signs even if such are already in front of them. With or without regard to decades of piling evidences and many social and government efforts, one fact remains steadfast. “Climate change is happening and ...

Environmental crime simply means an illegal act which directly affects the environment negatively or harms it (Burns, 2). It can also be taken to mean any violation of environmental regulations and as a result criminal liabilities can be imposed on the violators. These crimes are currently the most profitable criminal activities and as a result they are attracting many criminal groups who are looking forward to enjoying these high profit margins. There are various examples of environmental crimes. The following are some of them; illegal trade in wildlife, smuggling of ozone-depleting substances and illegal logging and the associated trade in stolen ...