WHAT CAN BE DONE?

There are many actions that can be done to maintain the balance between the Amazon rainforest and the people inhabiting the region. In order to preserve the rainforest and replenish the lost biodiversity, environmentalists and governments should invest in reforestation. Replanting trees in areas damaged by deforestation will restore the natural habitats. After stopping the deforestation process, they can begin to regrow the damaged habitats and protect them from further harm. Techniques like implanting microchips in trees to track growth rates and act as protective sensors have already been implemented with great results. Along with implementing reforestation, governments should support laws that protect areas in the rainforest by limiting use of natural resources. Governments should do everything they can to establish parks to protect rainforests and wildlife, which in return would save a millions of species that are at risk of extinction. Secondly, famers can practice different agricultural techniques that are more beneficial to the environment. For example, through crop rotation farmers prevent the over use of their soil, allowing it to yield healthier, differentiated crops throughout the seasons. This method reduces the soil's fertility. Additionally, efforts to reduce our carbon footprint will reduce the harmful impacts of global warming. Economies of the region should shift their focus from cattle grazing, a practice known for its harmful affects on the environment, to something less ecologically impacting the carbon footprint will be significantly smaller. Also, we should take part in little things that will lessen our carbon footprints like living in an apartment, riding our bikes or using public transportation, and recycling. Lastly, educating people about the effects people have on the environment can provide a more eco-conscious society. In conclusion, the responsibility to oversee these efforts must be shared by the political entities and people throughout the region so that the ecosystem will stay healthy and intact.