Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Deforestation

Deforestation in Africa is a HUGE problem." Deforestation is the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and woodlands. The term does not include the removal of industrial forests such as plantations of gums or pines. Deforestation has resulted in the reduction of indigenous forests to four-fifths of their pre-agricultural area. Indigenous forests now cover 21% of the earth's land surface." Deforestation causes global warming and is horrible for the environment. Here are some consequences of deforestation: Extinction of species, soil erosion, and desertification.

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