Deforestation in famed DRC reserve as refugees troop in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo Volcano, scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern region.
In less than two months, more than 200 hectares (500 acres) of forest have been razed in this corner of the Virunga National Park, where tens of thousands of Congolese have fled from clashes between rebels and the military.
To survive, many have resorted to cutting down trees for firewood and charcoal, often paying levies to militia groups for access to Africa’s oldest national park, home to spectacular species of wildlife, including mountain gorillas.
https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/gallery/2023/1/19/deforestation-in-famed-dr-congo-reserve-virunga-national-park-as-refugees-flood-in
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George Kariuki
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We all have a role to play in protecting Virunga National Park and the endangered species that live there.
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Rashid Kamau
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The govt needs to implement laws and measures to halt deforestation.
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Rotich Kim
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This should be stop the government of congo should come up with policy to protect and preserve our forest as it bring about biodiversity and provide home for many birds and animals
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Nature BioDiversity Loss 🌐 All Liss
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Lucinda Ramsay
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Forests should not be a "free for all" people who are struggling must be supported and helped not left to fend for themselves and become a negative devalued problem that impacts on nature.
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Sarah Chabane
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That's very worrying :(
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Cutting down of trees should be discouraged and controlled considering it posses threat to our ecosystem
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Dear Abraham Jok Atem Your climate warning has received over 50 agrees! We have reached out to République du Congo by email and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! To reach more people and increase the chance of a response, click the Share button above to share the review on your social accounts. For every new member that joins We Don't Have Time from your network, we will plant a tree and attribute it to you! /Adam, We Don't Have Time
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We all have a role to play in protecting Virunga National Park and the endangered species that live there.
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The govt needs to implement laws and measures to halt deforestation.
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This should be stop the government of congo should come up with policy to protect and preserve our forest as it bring about biodiversity and provide home for many birds and animals
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Nature BioDiversity Loss 🌐 All Liss
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Forests should not be a "free for all" people who are struggling must be supported and helped not left to fend for themselves and become a negative devalued problem that impacts on nature.
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That's very worrying :(
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Cutting down of trees should be discouraged and controlled considering it posses threat to our ecosystem