The environmental message portrayed by the film ‘The Lorax’

One of the films that I considered nominating for the Applied Plant Ecology film festival was the fictional film titled Lorax (2012). This film relates to Applied plant ecology because it portrays issues such as the loss of plant biodiversity as well as how it leads to the extinction of plant species on our planet. The movie illustrates how Truffula trees and forests are being cut down by fashion companies, and exploited, in order to produce handbags. As a result of the exploitation of these natural resources, habitats and ecosystems are negatively affected, as well as there is a huge loss of plant species. They are severely impacted by deforestation, and the resulting smog and atmospheric pollution lead to further damage to their health and a decline in species numbers. In the movie, the character Lorax explains how plant species, as well as animal species like the swans and the fish, have gone extinct, due to the ongoing deforestation crisis and environmental damage. Animal species that depended on forests for oxygen supplies as well as shelter and food, were badly affected and their survival was threatened.
The reason why I considered nominating this film was because of the strong message it portrayed, warning the audience about the impacts of deforestation on the loss of plant biodiversity and extinction. The movie utilizes high-quality imagery when displaying the after-effects of deforestation on forests and plants. As the audience watches how a once beautiful town filled with exotic animals and plants, becomes a deserted, polluted and damaged place, it captivates their attention and leaves a memorable impression on them. The film highlights the message that we need to hinder the exploitation of natural resources like trees, for our own gain and profit, as it can have negative environmental consequences like the disruption of ecosystems and air pollution. We need to take action now, otherwise, our plant communities would suffer which would deteriorate environmental conditions further as well as harm animals and human health due to oxygen deprivation, possibly leading to extinction. In addition, we as individuals need to preserve and care for the environment in order to protect it for future generations. Lastly, the Lorax will make sure to mark a very positive impact on the audience and is definitely worth a watch.