The Sumatran Rainforest Will Mostly Disappear Within 20 Years

Deforestation

Have you ever wondered how life would be if you barely had any air to breathe, if there were no forest, or if the most common animals became extinct? This is eventually going to happen if deforestation continues. In "The Sumatran Rainforest Will Mostly Disappear within 20 Years," the author, John Vidal, describes areas that are going through deforestation because of giant logging, palm and mining companies. It explains how the animals, land, and people are affected during this process. Deforestation kills our animals and their habitants and destroys the lives of villagers nearby.

Deforestation demolishes the habitats of many animals leaving them very little food or for many others, no choice but die. "The toll on wildlife across

an area nearly the size of Europe is vast, say scientist who warn that many of Indonesia's species could be extinct in the wild within 20-30 years." The companies who tear down forest for their own selfish use are speeding up the process of extinction. Scientist claim that areas as big as Europe could experience this in 20-30 years, and our generations to come might not even see these beautiful animals. We need to preserve the habitants in order to keep these animals alive."

The people that live next to these forests are hurting as well." We would die for this [forest] if necessary. This is a matter of life and death. The foresr is our life." The village leader who said this did not want to mention his name, he was too afraid that the companies would find him and make sure they build on his land. The companies are evil people