Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Human Factors Causing Deforestation



In simple terms, deforestation occurs because it is not economically viable forest land.
An estimated value of forest genetic resources as confirmed by the absence of any economic studies.  As a result, forest land owners lose money by not clearing the forest, and it affects the welfare of the whole society.would be wrong to deny. The poor can not bear the cost of preserving the rich created the problem.

In addition to a general agreement that deforestation is to increase the economic value of the land, there is no agreement on the causes of deforestation.cutting of trees for timber disagree that significantly contributes to global deforestation.Similarly, there is no consensus on the fact that poverty is important in deforestation. Some argue that poor people tend to clear forest because they have no other choice. The population growth leads to deforestation, thus weakening the claim, and are based on flawed data,  with population growth increased only 8 percent of deforestation primarily found in cases is.such as corruption (corruption), and the properties and potential unequal (inequitable) distribution, Population growth  and overpopulation (overpopulation),  and urbanization .  Globalization  often promote deforestation is seen as a factor.
British environmentalist Norman Myers  5 percent of the deforestation caused by cattle grazing (cattle ranching), 19 percent of timber cut deforestation (logging) is due, 22 percent Due to the growing palm oil (palm oil) and 54 percent of the plantation due to slash-and-burn  farming.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Importance of Ayurvedic Medicines in Kerala

Now a days Ayurveda occupies a leading role in the field of medicine.It has been considered as equivalent as Alopathy medicines.People from all walks of life prefer Ayurveda as their prime medicine.Kerala too has its own share in this context.Various Ayurvedic Institutions flourished in Kerala stands victorious in this regard.

Although Ayurveda was originated in India,It has importance in Kerala.Kerala is rich in a variety of flora and fauna which made the revolution in the field of Ayurveda.So many institutions paved way for this.Kottakal Aryavaidyashala played an important role in culture and nurture of Ayurveda.

The text Charaka,Dwanyauntari contributed for the flourishing of Ayurveda in Kerala.Now a days various outlets of Ayurvedic shops are familiar in the small villages of kerala.They give conventional as well as traditional medicines to co-pep the needs of the people.Government of Kerala is also providing help and support by starting Ayurvedic Colleges and other institutions besides hospitals.