Composition on 'Deforestation" and 'Birds of Bangladesh '

Deforestation

Deforestation is the permanent devastation of native forests and woods. Deforestation happens in many ways: when trees are cut down to grow crops, for livestock, logging so wood can be used for building things like houses and furniture, for roads and neighborhoods, for firewood, and forest fires.

Deforestation is affecting our environment and the way our earth appears. At least eighty percent of our forests have been destroyed. Our rain forests are disappearing. It has been estimated that in the last two years around 728 km of forest – roughly half the size of Dhaka- have been wiped out clear.

Although there may be a need to cut down trees to some extent, humans and other species need to protect the forests and woodlands. Trees are not just beautiful; they also house many different kinds of plants and animals that could become extinct with deforestation. They also provide good things for humans and for the environment.

Deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle. The forest trees take carbon dioxide as well as pollutants from the atmosphere. When the trees are destroyed or burned or left to rot, carbon is released into the air as C02 and methane.

Methane and C02 contribute to the greenhouse effect. According to the World rainforest Movement, twenty-five percent of our medicine comes from the forests. Deforestation affects our water, too. Trees take up water from their roots and then expel it into the air as moisture.

This moisture then gets converted into clouds that will bring rain. If we have fewer trees, the atmosphere will be drier. With fewer trees, our soil does not have as much support and much silt is released into the waters, resulting in loss of soil and more flooding. And, what happens to the animals that make a home in our trees? Where do they go?

To protect our forests and woodlands, the animals that live in them, the soil, the waters, the very air that we all breathe, and for all humanity’s health and well-being, we must use paper products responsibly and sparingly; and without doubt we must make sure to recycle paper products.

Try to imagine the earth without our trees, not just because of the things above, but also for the beauty of nature. Almost all of us have walked down a road with the sun beating ruthlessly down on us and wished silently that there were some trees along that road. There are so many things associated with trees that affect our senses as well, like the soothing sounds of the wind blowing through the leaves, the sound of the branches swaying in the wind and the ever so sweet chirping of the sparrows at dawn and dusk.

Seriously can we imagine a world without our trees? No, definitely not. So we must all join hands to prevent deforestation, each in our little way. The world did exist before the making of paper. A lot of things like paper kitchen towels, facial tissues can be avoided if only we are not so obsessed with the word disposable. So go for that which is reusable and recyclable instead. Our trees are our legacy given to us by our ancestors, it’s the legacy we must leave our own.

Birds of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a favorite homeland of a great variety of birds. The names of all kinds of birds are not even known to us. We go to bed with the songs of birds at night and wake up again with the songs of birds in the morning. They are found flying, singing and chirping up and down from dawn to dusk.

There are many varieties of birds in Bangladesh. Many species of birds are relatively common as they are part of the ecosystems of the state, it is always a thrill to stumble upon a rare bird or vagrant that does not really form part of any the Bangladesh ecosystems. They are different in color, size and habit. Some are white, some are black some are green and some are red. Some are small and some are big. Some are beautiful and some are ugly. Some are wild and some are domestic. Some have sweet voice and some have harsh voice. Their food habits are also different. Migrants who pass through Bangladesh with the seasons, to wintering birds who like to spend a good part of the winter in Bangladesh to escape colder conditions up north.

The birds which are capable of singing are called singing birds. The Doel, the Krakatau, the magpie robin and the cuckoo are the singing birds. The cuckoo is the most popular singing bird in our country. The magpie robin is small but pretty. The Doel is our national bird. Its sweet whistle attracts us greatly.

The birds which are capable of talking like men are called talking birds. The Moyna, the Shalik, the Shyma, the Chandana and the parrot are talking birds. They can imitate the voice of man when they are trained.

The birds which live in the watery place are called water birds. The swans, the duck, the heron, the Pan-kauri are the water birds. They can both swim and fly. They live near the rivers, canals and swamps. They live on fishes and frogs.

 The birds which are kept and tamed in the houses are called domestic birds. The duck, the hen, the cock, the pigeon and the goose are our domestic birds. They are noted for their eggs and flesh. We eat their eggs and meat which are rich in protein. .

There are also a great many other common birds in Bangladesh. The tuntuni, the babui and the swallow are the common tailor birds in out country. They show great skill in weaving their nests.

Birds are really a wonderful creation of god. They maintain a balance of healthy environment in nature. They contribute much to add charm and beauty of our country. They be friends to the friendless and source of living to the unemployed. So, we should all be kind to these birds and make our land a happy and sound homeland for them.