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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Deforestation and the Islamic Stewardship Ethic Introduction =============== 1.1. The Logjam of Deforestation Forests cover around 31% of the Earth’s land.1 Each year, forest loss reaches 13 million hectares, according to an estimate by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).2 Forty percent of the remaining forests are in danger because of human action.

Forests are also being damaged by natural disasters like volcanic eruptions or intense mud slides. In many cases, these forests cannot be naturally regenerated.3 While this paper will not discuss the natural loss of forests, it will explore the man-made activities that lead to reduction of forest cover, as well as the actual ethical efforts that can be taken to combat deforestation.

It is important to understand that forests are the home of many species of plants and animals, and they provide a home to around 1.6 billion people, who are relying on forest’s benefits to live. Forests are providing food, clothing, fresh water, medicine, and shelter, and are they are a natural source of oxygen for livings in general.

In fact, many species are in danger due to deforestation.4 In order to control deforestation, it is important to know the main causes of the cutting down of forests and to follow successful examples of forest management.

The rate of deforestation has been elevated in many places around the world because of people’s activities, especially in European lands that have been cleared over the last 8,000 years, in order to accommodate for farming and building.5 Even though across the globe, the average speed of deforestation has been slowing down recently, in some countries, like Brazil and Indonesia, the rate of forest loss is still high.6 Many management models are seen nowadays to manage this kind of environmental crisis.

In some cases, the real accomplishment of preserving forests can be attributed to ethical choices.7 Going deep to the root causes of deforestation, then understanding how to solve the causes ethically can be the key to combat the issue of excessively cutting down trees.8 Some people believe that the separation between the earthly living world and religion can be a reason for many environmental crises.

They also believe religion is the key root of the existence of earth and its resources come from God. Religions help us to shape our attitude toward the environment.