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    The document summarizes reasons for and effects of deforestation in rainforests. Farming, mining, hydroelectric projects, and logging are key drivers of deforestation. This destroys habitats and wildlife, increases soil erosion, reduces biodiversity, and may impact global climate patterns. However, curbing deforestation is challenging as many rainforest nations face poverty and high population growth. The document discusses potential alternatives like sustainable farming and increased trade in rainforest products to reduce economic pressures leading to widespread deforestation.

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    The document summarizes reasons for and effects of deforestation in rainforests. Farming, mining, hydroelectric projects, and logging are key drivers of deforestation. This destroys habitats and wildlife, increases soil erosion, reduces biodiversity, and may impact global climate patterns. However, curbing deforestation is challenging as many rainforest nations face poverty and high population growth. The document discusses potential alternatives like sustainable farming and increased trade in rainforest products to reduce economic pressures leading to widespread deforestation.

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    The document summarizes reasons for and effects of deforestation in rainforests. Farming, mining, hydroelectric projects, and logging are key drivers of deforestation. This destroys habitats and wildlife, increases soil erosion, reduces biodiversity, and may impact global climate patterns. However, curbing deforestation is challenging as many rainforest nations face poverty and high population growth. The document discusses potential alternatives like sustainable farming and increased trade in rainforest products to reduce economic pressures leading to widespread deforestation.

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    The document summarizes reasons for and effects of deforestation in rainforests. Farming, mining, hydroelectric projects, and logging are key drivers of deforestation. This destroys habitats and wildlife, increases soil erosion, reduces biodiversity, and may impact global climate patterns. However, curbing deforestation is challenging as many rainforest nations face poverty and high population growth. The document discusses potential alternatives like sustainable farming and increased trade in rainforest products to reduce economic pressures leading to widespread deforestation.

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    Grade 12

    Fact sheet: Amazon deforestation

    Reasons why areas of rainforests are cut down:

     Farming e.g. soya fields, cattle ranches


     Mining
     Flooding areas of land as part of hydro electric power stations
     Logging to sell the timber

    The effects of deforestation:

     Trees are removed.


     Trees do not protect soil, so nutrients are washed out by the rain.
     Soil is now less fertile, and the unprotected surface becomes dry and compacted.
     It is hard for rain to soak into the soil, so flooding may occur.
     Hunting becomes more difficult for the people who live there as the habitat for wildlife is
    lost.
     Traditional people's cultures are also lost.
     New trees grow more slowly, and there are less species.

    Possible alternatives to deforestation:

    You may think that the obvious solution to the problems of deforestation is simply to stop people
    cutting the trees down.

    However, it's not always as straightforward as that. Most of the countries that have rainforests
    are trying to cope with poverty, debt and high rates of population growth.

    Can they be blamed for trying to make some money?

    Here are some alternatives to deforestation on a big scale:

     A mixture of different crops and trees are planted together. This variety helps prevent
    insect damage and soil erosion, as well as maintaining natural soil fertility.
     Banning sales of valuable hard wood e.g. mahogany.
     Less economically developed countries could have some of their debts reduced in return
    for setting up projects to protect their rainforests.
     Increased world trade in rainforest products at fair prices.
     National Rainforest Parks e.g. Korup in Cameroon. These act as wildlife reserves and
    may make some money through careful tourism.
     Portable sawmills to reduce damage caused by motor vehicles bringing logs to permanent
    sites.
     Reserves for people already living in the rainforests so that local land rights and lifestyles
    can be respected.
    The global effects of deforestation:

     The destruction of the rainforest is reducing the number of species of plants and animals
    as there are many species unique to different rainforests.
     The destruction of the rainforest may lead to the loss of valuable plants that could be
    useful to people in the future e.g. medicines or crops.
     The changes in humidity in deforested areas are creating less rainfall and having knock-
    on effects on savannah climates to the North and South. Rainfall is becoming more
    unpredictable.
     The destruction of the rainforest is likely to increase the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in
    the atmosphere. However, this is a minor effect compared to burning fossil fuels for
    industry and transport.
     Some scientists think the destruction of the rainforest is increasing global warming but
    others say climate change is natural. There have been cold and warm periods on Earth in
    the past.

    Myths about deforestation:

     The destruction of the rainforest is NOT increasing ozone in the atmosphere. This is due
    to chemicals (CFCs) released into the atmosphere by people.
     The destruction of the rainforest is NOT making people short of breath as there is plenty
    of oxygen in the air to breathe.

    Other information:

     It is estimated that 7.5 million hectares of rainforest are being cut down each year - that is
    the same as 20 football pitches every minute.
     However, there is an area of rainforest the size of western Europe remaining in South
    America.

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