Afghanistan Environmental

Question 1

What has happened in Kabul?

Answer 1

Coniferous forests in North West have halved in 30 years

Question 2

What happened to pistachio woodlands and what impact has this had?

Answer 2

Cut back to reduce ambush cover and for fuel, lead to farmers income being significantly decreased

Question 3

Impacts:

Answer 3

• Medical waste and syringes dumped in streets and wells, contaminating water supplies
• Aerial raids have destroyed farmland, one of the most valuable resources
• 35 species of animal listed as endangered as a result of food shortages leading to hunting of rare animals, such as snow leopards
• Disturbance from warfare has caused starvation and exhaustion amongst wildlife leading to premature deaths
• Drinking water supplies infected with E.coli