5. Picture: Waste not want not

The picture shows a panoramic view of the area that was a flourishing rainforest some time ago but now is just a spot of the deserted land covered with a thick layer of grey ashes. The charred remains of some tropical trees clearly seen in the foreground contrast with high palm trees showing green in the background.

The focus of the picture is on the lifeless soil, burnt stumps and trunks of trees. Everything is still and quiet. All the plants were destroyed in the fire and then birds and animals deprived of their usual habitat left the place. Although the fire might have been set on the forest by powerful lightning or caused by drought, I'm sure it happened because the man had stepped in. People destroy forests to produce paper or to make room for cattle farms. They don't think about the tragic consequences these barbaric actions can lead to. Forests clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen. Their destruction is bringing about changes in the climate, air pollution, flooding, drought and famine. In my opinion, it is better to use recycled paper to protect the life on the planet. It will take this deserted land hundreds of years to recover unless compost is used to nourish it. In addition, people will have to adopt new species of birds and animals to this area. Actions should be taken immediately to make this world a better, safer and cleaner place to live in.