Deforestation..
Tanakeir
12-02-2004, 18:08
The Nation of Tanakeir would like to ask for assistance/advice. Deforestation had become a severe problem in this nation. Industry has been sanctioned and the techniques used are more environmentally sound. But the damage had been done, might any nations/leaders have any solutions to this problem? Our scientests are working on solutions, but need a little more time. If any countries have the knowledge to help; money is not an object or we wouldn't ask, Tanakeir would entertain any options you might have. Reason, national animal.
Lord Kenraki :?
Tanakeir
19-02-2004, 23:22
no nations have any ideas :?: :shock:
Tanakeir
19-02-2004, 23:23
nations have any ideas :?: :shock:
Right chap, here's what to do.
Y'burn what's left of your forests, that should cook the remainder of your National Animal to a turn. Now you declare a National Holiday an' give your people free food. They'll love you for it. Now pick a new National Animal that doesn't live in the blasted forest! Get the idea?
Now where did I put my crown?
King Mac III
What is the reason for deforestation in your nation? We may be able to help you.
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Dr. Mel Zrobdon
Minister of Environment
People's Republic of Zeronia
If the deforestation problem is due to an over-ambitious logging industry and archaic farming practices, then the solution is simple. You’ve already placed sanctions on your industries. Deforestation due to urban expansion, on the other hand, is harder to control. We hope that you have a handle on that situation as well.
You need to restore your ravaged forests? You’ve already taken the first step by pulling out the weed from its roots. Now you must prepare a large-scale reclamation project to bring your forests back to a state close to the way they were before.
Replanting. This should be your top priority. Over time, your forests may return naturally, but this takes a long time and may not even happen at all. You have to make sure that the land doesn’t get degraded any more than it already has. The loss of forests is synonymous with increased soil erosion, decreased of water retention, and desertification. Zeronia can offer a few thousand seedlings if you deem Zeronian tree species compatible with the Tanakeir environment. However, it would be more appropriate to grow native species. Collect as many seeds from your current forested areas and begin growing seedlings in nurseries. Zeronia can help in this endeavor as well. You should consider cloning as a supplement to these efforts, but only as a supplement. Genetic invariability (i.e. a forest full of clones) can lead to more trouble than good. Depending on how long the deforestation has been going on for, you may want to work on adding nutrients to the soil. Synthetic fertilizers are not recommended. Compost and manure can work fine. Do not be liberal with fertilizer applications, however. There are other environmental problems that can arise from fertilizer use.
As for the status of animal biodiversity, our recommendation is that you let nature take its course for most of the process. Natural populations will migrate to the new forests in time.
You may also want to sign the Bioprotection and Economical Treaty (BIOPET) (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=124173) which covers situations much like your own.
Dr. Mel Zrobdon
Minister of Environment
People's Republic of Zeronia
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