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Deforestation

Deforestation. What is Deforestation?. Deforestation is the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and woodlands. Issues and Concerns. Focus on the major rainforests of the Tropical Countries. Forests cover around a quarter to a third of the total land surface of the Earth.

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Deforestation

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  1. Deforestation

  2. What is Deforestation? Deforestation is the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and woodlands.

  3. Issues and Concerns Focus on the major rainforests of the Tropical Countries. Forests cover around a quarter to a third of the total land surface of the Earth. Creates a similar amount of carbon dioxide emissions as all the world transport. Deforestation is the process of changing land use from forests to a non-forest use.

  4. Causes of Deforestation Fuel CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION Commercial Purposes Agriculture Urban Construction Illegal Logging Grazing Land

  5. Effects of Deforestation Disruption of the Water Cycle Loss of Biodiversity Drought Erosion of Soil Flooding Climate Change

  6. Possible Solutions Reforestation Legislation Wildlife Sanctuaries Cities Incentive to Corporation Commercial Forest Plantations Water Management

  7. Pictures of Deforestation

  8. Reflections Illegal logging and other causes results in unmanaged and often irreparable deforestation. Maintaining forests is essential in maintaining a healthy diverse environment that allows as nearly ninety percent of terrestrial biodiversity that will help to preserve the different forests in the world. 

  9. References • www.google.com.ph/images/deforestation • www.wikipedia.com/deforestation_solution

  10. Prepared by: Leader: Dan Cedric Durago Members: Jusmin Rosette M. Pasia Nathalie Joy T. Lascano Christian Angelo T. Misola Dianne Rose Dabu Joshua Dela Cruz Johnny Boy M. Recella Teacher / Coach

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