Deforestation or the cutting down of trees in forests has
many causes. The primary ones are:
The wood from trees is
used in many ways. In many parts of the world it is a primary means of power. The wood
can be burnt directly or converted to charcoal. Trees are also used around the world to
build houses, support structures, furniture, etc. Only a small percentage of the wood we
use is obtained from sustainable plantations. Most of the high quality wood is obtained
from logging in forests.
The population of humans around
the world is rising. With a rise in population more land is required for human
settlement and also to grow food to sustain the population. Even if there is no shortage
of land, forests have been encroached upon for reasons like mining, building roads,
etc.
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