Where there is Will there is a Way

                                                              Climate Change has brought the importance of forestation. It is the duty of every country to see that their forests are preserved and protected to reduce pollution and climate change thereof. The wasted interest cut the forest without thinking how much damage they are doing to the world climate.

                                               It was reported that due to the negligence of some people a thousand acres of forests were destroyed by fire in California, (USA), Australia, and the Amazon Forest. Even Trible people are also disturbed who are the original inhabitants of those Forests. Some people cut forests illegally and make money out of forest resources. They do not know how much damage they are doing to the world. It is also to be noted that generally forests are supposed to be protected and to be taken care of by the government of respective countries. However, said work is not being taken seriously by the officials and authorities who manage the same.

                                            Few countries in the world are taking effective steps to preserve and protect their natural treasure.  Guatemala is a  small Latin American country with a population of about 1.75 crores. It has shown the ideal way to protect the forest. They started creating national parks as per world standards. It has given a great push to their Tourism. They have separated  21000 square km area as ' Maya Biosphere Reserve'.  It was declared a protected area. The well-known  Ancient 'Maya Culture is also situated in the said reserve area.  Guatemala's government has protected not only forests but even 'Maya Culture' and Tribe thereof.  The Local Tribal people were also given the charge of the Reserve Area to look after. It was a very controversial decision of Guatemala government which was criticized for handing over the said Reserve Park to Local Trible People. Besides that said Reserve Forest Park was declared 'Natural Heritage' in the year 1990 by 'UNESCO'  However, after three decades that decision has now proved successful and has become an inspiration for other Countries.  Local people know very well that how to protect their interests in the forest where they live.

                                              While another Reserve Forest Park, Named' Laguna Dell Tegre 'which is managed by the Guatemalan government has become the Smuggler Camp. Trees were cut illegally thereon.  The local inhabitants were removed from some of the areas by wasted interest. Mines and digging oil well activities increased. They even wanted to create a runway where small planes can land but it was stopped by the authorities. The community forest concept is centuries old but it is not acceptable to many governments. It is a concept wherein forests are supposed to look after by the local people. 

                                                 The world is fighting against the calamities created by Climate Change.  Besides that pollution is a great Health Hazard. This is a fight for the survival of mankind.  Hence it is a call of the time to protect, preserve and increase the forest areas so that the quality of life of people can be further improved. In that context small country like Guatemalan has set a good example for protecting forests. This shows that 'Where there is will there's a way'.  

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