Deforestation
By Skyler and Lewis
Rainforests
This red panda is endangered, yet 137 species become extinct a day due to deforestation. -Every second 300ft (100 yds) are cut down of the rainforest. Scientists estimate that rainforests covered 14% now they cover 6%.
Deforestation Effects
Due to deforestation, many animals tike this orangutang are put into relocation. Water pollution is a result because the soil becomes less fertile. Changes in weather patterns causes whats left of the wildlife to decrease it's chances of survival.
Deforestation Solutions
If everyone on Earth were to use on less sheet of paper it would save 90,000 trees. A stack of newspapers 3 feet high saves one tree. Recycling aluminum cans reduces the need to clear trees for aluminum mines.
What is Deforestation
Merriam-Webster-
de·for·es·ta·tion
- the action or process of clearing of forests; also : the state of having been cleared of forests
Examples of Deforestation
- First Known Use of Deforestation
1874
deforestation
Process of clearing forests. Rates of deforestation are particularly high in the tropics, where the poor quality of the soil has led to the practice of routine clear-cutting to make new soil available for agricultural use. Deforestation can lead to erosion, drought, loss of biodiversity through extinction of plant and animal species, and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide. Many nations have undertaken afforestation or reforestation projects to reverse the effects of deforestation, or to increase available timber.