Causes
Information: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Deforestation/deforestation_update3.php
http://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html
http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/slashburn.htm
http://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html
http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/slashburn.htm
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The main cause for deforestation is agriculture. Forests need to be cleared so that there is enough expansion to plant crops and raise livestock. This creation of pasture lands create a chain of effects that lead to deforestation. One of the effects of deforestation for pasture is creation of roads for transportation. These roads also require land, which in turn means more deforestation.
The main cause for deforestation is agriculture. Forests need to be cleared so that there is enough expansion to plant crops and raise livestock. This creation of pasture lands create a chain of effects that lead to deforestation. One of the effects of deforestation for pasture is creation of roads for transportation. These roads also require land, which in turn means more deforestation.
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Another cause for deforestation is industry. Forests are cut down so that the industry can create cattle ranches, soybean production and palm tree plantations. This cause occurs in places like the Amazon, Indonesia, Borneo and Sumatra.
Another cause for deforestation is industry. Forests are cut down so that the industry can create cattle ranches, soybean production and palm tree plantations. This cause occurs in places like the Amazon, Indonesia, Borneo and Sumatra.
What is palm oil? Palm oil is a 'better' alternative to the trans fat in our food. Palm oil comes from trees in places such as Malaysia. Since this discovery, the demand of palm oil has gone up, giving more of a reason to cut down forests.
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With the constantly growing population, more and more homes will need to be built in order to provide the large amount of individuals. Recently, urban sprawl has been very rapid and in order to keep up with this, forests have been cut down to make room for the new developments.
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The main methods to deforestation are slash-and-burn and clear cutting.
Slash-and-Burn is the process of cutting down the trees and finally burning the rest of the greenery. Not only is this one of the main methods of deforestation, but it can also lead to soil erosion, nutrient loss and biodiversity loss.
Clear Cutting is the process of removing every single tree from an area. This method also leads to soil erosion, elimination of fish and wildlife and also the destruction of aesthetic values.
Slash-and-Burn is the process of cutting down the trees and finally burning the rest of the greenery. Not only is this one of the main methods of deforestation, but it can also lead to soil erosion, nutrient loss and biodiversity loss.
Clear Cutting is the process of removing every single tree from an area. This method also leads to soil erosion, elimination of fish and wildlife and also the destruction of aesthetic values.