Deforestation in the Amazon
Friday, September 27, 2013
Sources
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De Blij, Muler, Nijman. Regions. Geography realms, regions and concepts. Chapter. The South American Realm. Page 241-242. Section:Economic ...
How to Help
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Although there are no set ways to end deforestation in the Brazilian amazon, we can take steps to help with the cause. There are many...
Major impacts
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All of these diverse forms of deforestation are having several different impacts on our environment, and our amazons. These forests ...
Fires
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According to the “National Space Research Institute,” in 1995 burning and logging destroyed more rain forests in Brazil than in any oth...
Logging
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Logging is another cause that is leading to deforestation. Logging is the cutting down of trees for things such as, products for fuel, ...
Small scale and Large Scale Agriculture
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Small Scale and Large Scale Agriculture are also a part of deforestation causes. Small Scale or, Subsistence agriculture, deals with...
Cattle Ranching
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Although there are many causes of deforestation, today the most common source is Cattle Ranching in the area. Once government procedure...
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