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Nature has its processes, rhythm and cycle. Any disruption that may happen affects the environment. It is important for humans to understand what nature brings. They have to abide by its laws, know it cycle and take care of these resources to have a steady supply.

One of nature's processes is the cyclic flow of materials or nutrients in the ecosystem, also called nutrient cycling. In nature, nutrients pass from the environment to the organisms and back to the environment.

A disruption in this cycle is brought about by the excessive cutting of trees without replacement. When trees are cut down excessively, there will be very few left to absorb carbon dioxide , thus the volume of this gas in the atmosphere increases. This results to a carbon dioxide build-up which contributes to global warming.

In agriculture, an old practice called organic farming also keeps harmony with nature's laws. It involves the use of organic materials like compost in cultivating the farm. This enriches and maintains soil fertility.

A disruption of this natural process, is the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in farming. Chemicals increase the acidity of the soil. It eventually becomes infertile making it unfit for the survival of plants and other organisms. Chemical fertilizers move out easily and go to the rivers and lakes causing pollution.

In communities, there are old practices and popular traditions that older people still practice which reflect some balance with nature. For example, in the farm, when harvest time is over, the farmers, would allow the hay to decay and made into compost or organic fertilizers instead of burning it. Some practice the use of herbs.

The total progress and development of our society depends on the inhabitants living on it. So, everything we do in our environment should abide with nature's best in order to maintain the balance of our ecosystem.

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