Deforestation

http://www.frontline.in/environment/the-elephant-in-the-room/article5389669.ece?homepage=true

Forests in india are disappearing and the issues that follow it are catastrophic. Research done in 2005 show that much of elephant human problems occur where elephant used to have migration paths but because of rampart deforestation they have been turned into human spots. Elephants because of their huge size need more forest areas than other animals and the deforestation is affecting them the most. It is also important to note that since the elephant is a hunted animal for its ivory tusks that this deforestation is making it easier for people to hunt and kill them. As forests fragment so will the elephant population until there is nothing left of either. This is a huge problem because india is in the middle of two huge environmental issues more elephants being killed and the lack of forest to house them because of the deforestation.

What do you think the government should do?
Do you think that this is a big issue?
How does this affect what we have learned about the catholic social teachings?