Illegal Logging Leads to Disasters

Illegal Logging Leads to Disasters

Indonesia’s forests are ranked as the third largest forest in the world with tropical forest and rainforest from Kalimantan and Papua. Unfortunately, thereare many irresponsible people cut down trees in the forest as they please. They do not know that illegal logging can cause many disasters.

First, illegal logging can cause flood, especially in the rain season. During the rain season, the rainfall increases. Many trees were cut down so there is no trees will absorb the water. The water immediately flowed into the river. The river cannot hold too much water sothe water overflows and the flood happen.

Second, illegal logging can cause drought. After many trees were cut down, there is no root will preserve the soil moisture. The land become dry. The drought will worsen during the dry season when the sun shines brightly. The water in the river evaporates and dries.

At last, illegal logging can cause landslide. When it rains heavily, the water erode the soil on the edge of the cliff. The ground will collapse because many trees were cut down and there is no root will grip the ground. Besides that, the landslide can also happen in the riverbank area.

In the conclusion, illegal logging only leads to disasters such as flood, drought, and landslide. The government must more concern to this and give severe punishment to the perpetrators. We must realize the importances of trees in our life.

By: Fauziatus Salamah