Tropical rainforests cover 5 to 6 percent of the earth's surface and they are
disappearing at an alarming rate. Many ecologists, scientists, and even rock stars and
countless other people all over the world have formed groups to help ease the destruction
of the tropical rainforests. Many of these groups are trying to repair the damage that has
already occurred as a result of this destruction. Most of the deforestation of the
rainforests that we see today is through carelessness, and large corporations striving to
make a profit. Today there are more than 150 activists groups that are concerned about
the rainforests livelihood. Over consumption and overpopulation are the two main ways
in which the destruction of the rainforests are destroyed. The United States is the largest
user of natural resources and America contributes to more the destruction of the rainforests
than any other country. In addition, the population of the world has grown exponentially over the
last few decades, which has called for more use of natural resources to support the billions of
people inhabiting our earth now. Every year an area the size of the state of Florida is destroyed.
Many of the effects of the destruction are evident and some of these effects are long term.
In the past, the people that are native to the tropical countries where the rainforests exist have
cut down the trees in order to build homes, furniture, and to use as firewood. This use of the
trees from the rainforest had had a minimal impact on the ecosystem of the rainforests. The trees
used by the natives would regenerate themselves due to natural process, commonly known as
"Mother Nature". However, as of late, the individuals that are causing the destruction are not the
natives, but rather people outside of the countries where the rainforests exists. For decades the
natives have lived in harmony wit...