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Why do people have to destroy forests?
why do farmers benefit from deforestation?
so the ash can fertilize their plants
what are alternatives for wood?
Bamboo or Hemp
70%
How does deforestation in some way get rid of history?
By destroying indigenous communities that live in forests
what is reforestation?
When you plant new trees
How does deforestation happen naturally?
By lightning and sometimes dry winds spreading fires.
How does deforestation get rid of many people's safe space?
Nature helps people relax for some time when they fully experience it
What is one way to help decrease deforestation?
Spread awareness, buy items from sustainable sources, and prioritize reforestation
What are some organizations trying to stop deforestation?
The World Wildlife Org and The Nature Conservatory.
Name two things that deforestation does to the earth?
Global Warming, Air Pollution, Landfill, Climate patterns
what are 3 things deforestation gets rid of?
Herbs, animals, and tourisms
Where does 95% of global deforestation occur in the world?
The Tropics
What are some countries that have deforestation?
What are the benefits of forests, and how are they lost when deforestation occurs?
It provides clean air and water
What is one reason why deforestation starts?
Slash and burn techniques, urbanization, agricultural expansion and economic development.
Deforestation can also cause risk for pandemics. Why is that?
Deforestation releases greenhouse gasses which causes risk for diseases
What other fatal disaster does deforestation cause?
Desertification
How does deforestation release greenhouse gasses?
Due to the c02 build up consumed by trees
Why is deforestation bad financially?