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Deforestation is an extremely critical factor if we are going to achieve a sustainable planet.
Not only are the dwindling remains of forested areas of concern for the regeneration of oxygen and reduction of CO2 but the removal of wildlife habitat will cause more animal-human contact with the potential spread of disease.
Most informed people now agree that widespread clearing of forests is done to enable short term benefits such as having more area for cattle to feed. Unfortunately the growing world population and its general craving for meat and dairy products is unsustainable. The increased urbanization and ageing population also means that fewer people have first hand experience with the rapid rate of deforestation and habitat destruction. Deforestation is mainly in more remote areas for the ultimate greed of the international markets.
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Read more: Links - Deforestation and Loss of Natural Habitats
Most Bushfires in Australia are monitored using satellite detected "hotspots" coupled with on the ground information from different Fire Organizations.
MyFireWatch is an online map-based tool that provides important information about hotspots to emergency service managers and the general public.
Each State has its own Bushfire Authority (see below).
Weather alerts and forecasts allow short term ember attack areas, smoke danger and likely spread of fire to be estimated.
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The extreme "natural" events of drought, wildfires and floods bring communities and people together. These visible - and hence can be photographed and filmed - disasters are readily understood by the public and have lead to many volunteer groups being formed with the aim of helping others in their time of need.
In other parts of the world there are earthquakes and landslides to deal with. Many attribute a proportion of recent landslides to increased spread of deforestation activities.
It is planned to add to the following examples taken from the Australian experiences. It has been said that much of the Australian society depends on volunteers giving back to the community.
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