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WHY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP
                         WHY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP
                         WHY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP






































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                         Peatlands in South Sumatra face threats from human activities.



                         Threats:




                         1.  Deforestation:  Trees  are  cut  down  for  farming  and  development,



                         harming the peatland and releasing carbon dioxide.



                         2.  Drainage:  Peatlands  are  often  drained  for  agriculture,  making  them



                         more prone to fires by lowering the water level.



                         3.  Fires:  Peatland  fires  release  harmful  gases  and  damage  the



                         environment and health.









                         Conservation Efforts:



                         1.  Sustainable  Practices:  Encourage  methods  like  agroforestry  and



                         selective logging.



                         2. Restoration: Work towards fixing damaged peatlands.



                         3. Awareness: Spread the word about the importance of peatlands.



                         4. Policies: Support the development of rules to protect peatlands.









                         How to Help:



                         1. Support Organizations: Back groups actively preserving peatlands.



                         2.  Reduce  Consumption:  Cut  back  on  products  linked  to  peatland



                         destruction, such as palm oil and beef.



                         3. Educate Others: Share knowledge about why peatlands matter.
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