The Amazon Rainforest
By: Alan Ferguson
Importance of the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is such an important region of the world. There are many different aspects that make it a unique, diverse part of the world, but the most evident one is the fact that it is the home to 1/10 of all known species on earth. Without the Amazon rainforest, thousands of species would quickly become extinct.
Amazon rainforest Spider
Amazon rainforest Plant
Amazon rainforest Snake
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Threats and Solutions in the Amazon Rainforest
Illegal and unsustainable natural resource extraction, Ex: gold mining, oil exploration, illegal logging, over-harvesting of fish and other aquatic species. Climate change is another large problem in the Amazon Rainforest. Poorly planned infrastructure is yet another issue that poses a threat to the Amazon Rainforest. There have been several laws and regulations put into place to prevent the destruction of certain parts of the Amazon rainforest. Also, to assist it in recovery from the damage that has been previously done by deforestation, forests are being replanted in the place of the old ones. Overall, people are doing their best to help the Amazon rainforest heal from previous damage, and prevent future damage from being done.