Deforestation is also common in Serbia, since many people illegally cut down trees in protected forests for fuel and export them to other countries. Many of the swamps and wetlands are drained for farmland, too. These habitats are home to thousands of wolves, bears, birds and other species, and they become endangered when they lose their environments. Serbia has few environmental protections, meaning there are no consequences when someone cuts down a forest or drains a swamp. We must all recognize the value of our natural landscapes and species and the impact pollution has on human health.
Serbia has a harsh climate in the wintertime, when temperatures can drop down to zero degrees Fahrenheit! Brrr! It can also snow and rain a lot here, so in the past, before people had indoor heating and apartment buildings, they had to build houses to shelter from the cold. Many traditional Serbian houses dating back to the Roman period are made of wood plastered together with mud. The roofs were originally made of wood shingles or tiles to block out the wind and snow and to keep the residents as warm as possible. In the mountains, people often kept sheep and used their wool for blankets and clothing! Would you like to stay in a traditional Serbian house for the night?
