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How does this connect to things we have learned about this year? 

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How does this connect to things we have learned about this year? 

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Brazil forest ecosystem

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95% of global deforestation occurs in the tropics. Brazil and Indonesia alone account for almost half. After long periods of forest clearance in the past, most of today's richest countries are increasing tree cover through afforestation.

brazil forest deforestation

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Ways that middle schoolers can be involved

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Ways that middle schoolers can be involved

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Over half of the world's trees have been cut down. I think we need to stop deforestation. Deforestation is the removal of a forest we need to make less paper

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Direct causes of deforestation are agricultural expansion, wood extraction (e.g., logging or wood harvest for domestic fuel or charcoal), and infrastructure expansion such as road building and urbanization.

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Five solutions to deforestation

Enfranchise local people.

Give indigenous people control of the land.

Introduce discipline into supply chains.

Reduce beef consumption (and meat generally)

Elect forest-favouring governments.

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By consuming less, avoiding single-use packaging, eating sustainable food, and choosing recycled or responsibly-produced wood products, we can all be part of the movement to protect forests. Make choices for forests, nature, and people — and do so vocally!

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over-harvesting

overgrazing

afforestation

salinisation

salination

over-exploitation

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synonyms for deforestation

desertification.

erosion.

logging.

denuding.

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Deforestation and Its Effect on the Planet

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Learn about the manmade and natural causes of deforestation–and how it’s impacting our planet.

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Which organisms are impacted by this issue? 

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Which organisms are impacted by this issue? 

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How are humans contributing to this issue? 

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How are humans contributing to this issue? 

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Humans impact the physical environment in many ways:

, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water.