Deforestation
Deforestation
Deforestation
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Case Study: Amazon Rainforest
Events Year Description
24.9
23.3
14.3
12.9
11.7
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
• While present figures are much better than before, deforestation continues to threaten the
world’s ecosystem
• The razing of forests continues to be a major contributor to the emissions that drive climate
change
Causes of Deforestation
Causes of Deforestation
2. Felling trees for • Logging, or simply cutting down trees for timbre is one of the main
wood causes of deforestation
• To provide land for food crops such as palm oil and for rearing
3. Agriculture cattle, undisturbed rainforest areas end up being removed
• Over the years, the uses of wood moved from wood fuel
to construction materials such as shelters and furniture
Building Dams
Increased
Soil
Erosion
Disruption Disruption
of IMPACTS of Water
Livelihoods Cycles
Climate Reduced
Change Biodiversity
Short Term Environmental Effects
Increased Soil Erosion
Climate Change
– Mahatma Gandhi
3. Individuals
Recycle