Deforestation - an important environmental issue in my home country

My home country - Myanmar, rich in natural resources,flora and fauna, is facing tropical deforestation.How can such a problem occur though she is covering with vast amount of forests?
Shift cultivation, using wood as fuel, extracting timber and other kinds of tree as commercial- products are the cause of it. The effects are forest depletion, soil erosion, land slide/mud slide, flood, etc.From the ecological impact, it severely damages to the ecosystem which is afflicted to rare flora and fauna.
Shift cultivation is a traditional way of life to provide rural people with basic needs.It is a poor form of land use so that try not to make it.The more increasing the population, the more energy-consumption is needed.The fuel-wood is the most depended one since it is the easiest way for rural people.Though government forces people to replant trees,it is not sufficient.To reduce heavy reliance on fuel-wood, people try to use alternative sources of energy such as biodiesel,solar energy and wind energy.Maybe it is difficult for them to use these at first, these will surely fulfill the requirement.Now, government is focusing on biodiesel and hydro-power,
which is a prospective way.
The China's rise of buying teak and hardwood from Myanmar also causes the potential to deforestation and desertification. According to UNEP, the rate of reducing of forests is around 220,000 ha per year.Since the country is the developing country, the economy can place pressure on natural resources and environment. Over 70% covered with forests is now degrading. To solve the problem, the government needs the international NGOs to collaborate. And,the most important one - every citizen needs to understand the cause and effect of it and should try to do as much as they can enthusiastically.

My Life's Meaning

I have never thought about what matter most in my life thoroughly. When I started thinking about it deeply,to my surprise,there are a lot of things which make me feel enjoy!I have my parents, brother, friends, and relatives who are very good to me. Because of them, I become a university student ,and can manage and control myself. In fact, it is not easy for me to cope with NUS's life. With the help of my seniors, friends and acquaintances, my life becomes better.I sincerely appreciate them.
I want to be very rich. Sometimes, I cannot satisfy myself. But, when I think about it calmly, I think I am so lucky. Because compare to people suffering poverty, why cannot I satisfy myself! There are also similar situations I want to make those change and become what I like. But, there are always others who suffer more. I feel compassion for them. So, my life is satisfactory. It is a very meaningful thing.
Life is a long journey.Tranquility is the thing I always want to have.Thinking about it seriously,I had it and can have it all the time.Everybody can have it. Sometimes we cannot be aware of it, but we can create it.I value everyone I've been able to be with. Actually, it is my right and my responsibility to be a happy peaceful person to give my life meaning. Luckily, everybody can have a chance.