Deforestation

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Deforestation
  1. Why?
    1. Local
      1. Demand for fuel
        1. Development
          1. Poverty - need land for crops
            1. Slash and Burn - burning trees to provide land for crops. Short term fertility, quickly goes then move on to next section
          2. Global
            1. Mineral Extraction
              1. Oil Extraction
                1. Comercial Logging
                  1. Agricultural purposes
                2. How Can Effects Be Reduced?
                  1. Biological Conservation
                    1. Examples
                      1. Captive Breeding
                        1. Nature Reserves & SSSIs
                        2. Maintain biodiversity and resources by promoting sustainable development
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