Deforestation Speech By Matilda Phiri-Drama


 Actress: Matilda, Forestry Advisor & Educator.

Firstly, I would like to welcome all of you to our important meeting today, and extend a special welcome to our esteemed Chief, Mr. Ndambe. Thank you all for making the effort to attend this meeting. I want everyone to actively participate in our discussions that will take place here. Your views and opinions are highly valued and will be duly considered.

As you all know, we have gathered here to discuss the dangers of deforestation. Deforestation is a grave issue in our country that demands serious attention. I am delighted to see so many young people in attendance at this crucial meeting. Your presence means a lot, and I appreciate your willingness to learn more about the dangers of deforestation.

Standing before you today is Matilda Phiri from the Forest Department. I work as a Forestry Adviser and Educator. I have traveled to many places across the country, urging people to cherish the environment around them and to refrain from indiscriminate tree cutting. I raise awareness about the perils of deforestation and the adverse consequences it can have on a country. By the way, how many of you are aware of the importance of trees? And how many of you love trees? Excellent! I am a passionate advocate for trees, and I cannot imagine living without them. They are essential for the production of oxygen, which we need to survive. Without trees, our very existence would be at stake.

Allow me to reference the Bible. It states, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." This verse exemplifies the power of love. Love is crucial in our daily lives for survival because if you genuinely love someone, you would never harm or steal from them. The same applies to trees. If you love trees, you would not recklessly cut them down, as has been done today, thereby destroying the once-beautiful nature we had three years ago.

Continuing to cut down trees poses a significant danger: a lack of rainfall for our farming activities. As you know, this can be catastrophic for humanity. We rely on agriculture for our food supply, so imagine the dire consequences if rain ceased to fall. It would lead to drought, a true disaster. I'm sure none of you wish for that to happen, do you? Therefore, if you must cut down trees, please ensure that you plant three new ones for each one you remove. This practice will benefit us all and contribute to the well-being of our country.

Trees act as windbreaks for your crops and houses. Some of you reside in thatched houses, which can easily be destroyed or carried away by the wind if trees are cut down carelessly. I'm sure none of you desire to be left homeless. Trees are akin to guardians that require special attention at all times. Each one of us must protect them and be vigilant for one another's sake. Do you want your chief to punish you for cutting down trees? No, that will not benefit you. Therefore, this destructive practice must cease.

In conclusion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for being such a receptive audience. I sincerely hope that you take every word I have spoken today to heart and cease cutting down trees recklessly. Remember, we need trees in our lives to breathe, for rainfall, and as a shield against strong winds that can be fatal. I am now open to questions and discussions on our topic today. Additionally, if any of you have suggestions, comments, or other contributions, please feel free to share them. Thank you very much, and a special thank you to Chief Ndambe!


Comments

  1. Anonymous12 December 2023 at 16:10

    I salute Matilda’s tribute to Chief Ndambe and her call to the communities under the Chief to keep the forests standing, particularly in this era where nature’s catastrophes are a stark reality in the face of climate change. Kudos Matilda, for you brilliantly explore the intersection of conservation and protection—a trait that part of your job is—Foster Benjamin

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  2. Matilda Phiri14 December 2023 at 17:01

    Wowza thanks a lot Dear Foster ...Yes lets continue conserving and protecting our environment..Lets spread the message as writers. Thanks

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