Deforestation.
- Created by: Fflur Haf
- Created on: 20-03-19 17:40
Deforestation
Deforestation describes when trees are removed from forests. The reasons why deforestation is happening at such a rapid rate are:
Commercial farming
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Forest is often sacrificed to make room for cattle grazing as well as soya and palm oil plantations.
Commercial logging
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Timber can be sold for profit.
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Additionally, trees must be felled to build roads that allow loggers access into the dense forest.
Mineral extraction
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Mining and selling minerals is a very profitable industry.
Energy development
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Large areas of forest can be flooded when dams that generate hydroelectric power are built.
Population pressure
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Trees are often cleared to free up space for new settlements.
Subsistence farming
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On a small scale, individual farmers will often clear forest so that they can grow food…
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