Forests are the lifeguards of the snowy peaks of the Alps. They provide a
natural barrier against avalanches and landslides, but the skiing industry, which
proved a boon for poor Alpine farmers, is damaging the environment. Forests have
been felled to make way for more ski runs, car parks, and hotels, and Alpine
meadows have been abandoned by farmers keen to exploit tourism. Consequently,
the avalanche has now become a common phenomenon. Forestry experts estimate
that two-thirds of the several thousand avalanches that descend into inhabited parts
each year are the result of forest depletion.
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