ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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The value of timber goes up.
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Laws to protect the rain forest are not enforced.
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People think they can make more profit selling cattle and crops.
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Environmental groups work with the government only when prices are down.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most common pressures causing deforestation and severe forest degradation are agriculture, unsustainable forest management, mining, infrastructure projects and increased fire incidence and intensity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The conversion of forests into agricultural land and livestock ranches is one of the major causes of deforestation. It is being done to meet the rising demand for food. Did you know that one to two acres of rainforests are cleared every second for animal rearing and agriculture?
Detailed explanation-3: -Three-quarters of deforestation is driven by agriculture. Most comes from the production of beef, palm oil, soy and logging industries.
Detailed explanation-4: -The leading drivers of deforestation in the Amazon are: Uncurbed expansion of ranching and unsustainable farming practices clear forests and leaves areas more prone to fires that can quickly become uncontrolled.