‘Forests precede mankind; deserts follow’. Explain this statement.
Naturally, forests precede mankind. Forests were in existence much before the coming of man on this planet. It is also true that if forests disappear, deserts will follow. Felling of trees and clearing of forests is converting our grassland and croplands into wastelands and deserts.
What were the important issues that were raised in the First Brandt Commission on ecology and environment?
How are the ‘local’ and ‘tropical’ forests being decimated?
What are the earth’s principal biological systems?
What is the cause of the collapse of fisheries?
