One of the most severe problems that Haiti faces, is deforestation. As of 2006, less than 2% of the land is covered by forests. Deforestation began to become a problem when agriculture and cash crops became more popular and land was cleared to make room for farms. After the Haitian Revolution, forests were cleared and timber was collected to pay off Haiti’s debt to France. The soil is directly impacted by deforestation and soil erosion is a common and severe effect. Pwojè Pyebwa, a major reforestation program of Haiti, planted over 25 million trees in Haiti, but for every tree planted, seven were cut.
In 1999, a 15- year Environmental Action Plan was created to find alternative energy sources to coal. Unfortunately political instability and
In 1999, a 15- year Environmental Action Plan was created to find alternative energy sources to coal. Unfortunately political instability and