DEFORESTATION

Clearing of trees, transforming a forest into clear land.

EFFECTS

• The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species.
• Deforestation also drives climate change.
• Forest soils are moist, but without protection they quickly dry out.
• Trees absorb greenhouse gases that fuel global warming

SOLUTIONS

• They have zero deforestation policies
• Wilderness Act- preserve wildlife that humans haven't touched yet
• Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation

SOURCES

• Greenpeace.org
• Environment.nationalgeographic.com
• Buzzle.com

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