Loggers are not the only ones responsible for the rapid deforestation of the earth. Removal of even a portion of the canopy changes the environment of the forest as the canopy blocks the harmful sunlight and keeps in heat at night. Many species cannot adapt to these severe changes in temperature and many species do not survive the destruction of their habitats. It is estimated that eighty percent of land animals and plants live in forests. Along with the topsoil go the nutrients necessary to regenerate growth. Obviously, a rain forest gets a lot of rain, heavy rain and without a forest canopy to buffer the downpours and without ground cover to hold the soil intact, the rich soil of the forest floor is easily washed away. The removal of plant cover not only eliminates wildlife habitats and food for wildlife, but it also degrades the soil by leaving it barren and without the roots of plants to hold it in place, vulnerable to erosion. In the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, an area the size of a football field is clear-cut by loggers every second. Let’s have a look at these activities in detail to see how exactly pollution of land resources happens when they take place. Some of main causes of soil pollution include deforestation and consequent erosion, agriculture, industry, mining, landfills and illegal dumping of waste as well as urbanization and construction. Land pollution is a major problem around the world and is caused by a variety of factors.
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