Causes of deforestation mainly come from
agriculture
expansion, both small-scale farming and large commercial farms, which clear land for crops and cattle.
Logging and wood production, including both legal and illegal timber, lead to forest loss, often with weak control and poor enforcement.
Building roads, cities, dams, and other infrastructure opens new areas to clearing and increases demand for land.
Economic and social factors Replace the word
agricultural
such
as poverty, population growth, land tenure problems, and weak laws push people to clear forests for income.
Measures to reduce deforestation include stronger laws and enforcement, better land-use planning, and protected areas.
Additional measures include sustainable forestry, reforestation/afforestation, agroforestry, and giving local communities other jobs and income.
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Finally
, raising awareness, providing alternatives, and international cooperation and funding can help protect forests Linking Words
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