Dear Editor,
I am reading with interest what is happening in the forests of Guyana. The loggers do not seem to care that trees have life and provide life to millions of birds in Guyana.
My son asked the question, “If all the trees are cut down, where will the birds and animals go?” Since I do not have the answer to this question,
I will ask the same question and add this statement: Fifty years from now when there are no trees left, our children and grandchildren will have nothing to enjoy in the natural beauty of the land that is being plundered.
Studies have proven that when the natural habitat is removed, animals move closer to humans in search for food. This poses a threat to the animals as well as people who live close to the forests. Some species may even become extinct because they cannot reproduce outside of their home (the forests) and thus our children will only be able to read about the animals and birds in history books.
The reason Guyana is not polluted like parts of China is because of the trees which help the atmosphere. We do not want to walk around with masks on our faces like some do in China but we want to enjoy this unpolluted country for a very long time if possible.
A short-term financial gain in logging will bring disaster in the future years and no one wants that to happen.
Yours faithfully,
Michael Drepaul
