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Deforestation is the process by which rainforests are cut, cleared or destroyed entirely to make way for less bio-diverse [[Ecosystem|ecosystems]] such as plantations or pastures. Deforestation is usually done through logging, mining and oil or gas extraction. A major environmental concern, many believe that deforestation continued at the current rate will lead to the earth being completely cleared of rainforests in a century. The most dramatic effect of deforestation is the loss of [[Habitat|habitat]] for millions of species, as well as its significant contribution to [[Climate Change|climate change]]. | Deforestation is the process by which rainforests are cut, cleared or destroyed entirely to make way for less bio-diverse [[Ecosystem|ecosystems]] such as plantations or pastures. Deforestation is usually done through logging, mining and oil or gas extraction. A major environmental concern, many believe that deforestation continued at the current rate will lead to the earth being completely cleared of rainforests in a century. The most dramatic effect of deforestation is the loss of [[Habitat|habitat]] for millions of species, as well as its significant contribution to [[Climate Change|climate change]]. | ||
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| + | == External links and references == | ||
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| + | * [http://earthenginepartners.appspot.com/science-2013-global-forest Global map of deforestation based on Landsat data] | ||
| + | * [http://eia-international.org/wp-content/uploads/forests.jpg EIA forestry report] | ||
| + | * [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/19/cocaine-rainforests-columbia-santos-calderon Cocaine users are destroying the rainforest, article by The Guardian] | ||
| + | * [http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4668:video-on-deforestation-in-paraguay-as-a-result-of-agricultural-development-impact-to-indigenous-people-and-wildlife&catid=68:videos-and-movies&Itemid=96 Video on deforestation in Paraguay] | ||
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Revision as of 08:35, 3 April 2014
Deforestation
Deforestation is the process by which rainforests are cut, cleared or destroyed entirely to make way for less bio-diverse ecosystems such as plantations or pastures. Deforestation is usually done through logging, mining and oil or gas extraction. A major environmental concern, many believe that deforestation continued at the current rate will lead to the earth being completely cleared of rainforests in a century. The most dramatic effect of deforestation is the loss of habitat for millions of species, as well as its significant contribution to climate change.
