FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
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Why is deforestation such a significant issue in PNG?
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1/3 of all species are endemic to the island and are threatened
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over 1/2 of the plants and animals have yet to be described by science
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between 5-7% of the known species in the world live in PNG
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for Indigenous people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Industrial agriculture Forests being converted into cropland is the main driver of forest loss. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, it causes at least 50% of global deforestation, mainly for oil palm and soybean production. Livestock grazing is responsible for almost 40% of global deforestation.
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