Deforestation / Habitat Loss. Cause Natural environments destroyed due to agriculture, excessive logging, forest fires, industrial and residential development.

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Deforestation / Habitat Loss

Cause Natural environments destroyed due to agriculture, excessive logging, forest fires, industrial and residential development DEFORESTATION Effects Loss of biodiversity Greatest cause of extinction Trees act as filters for excess CO 2 in the air; less trees  more CO 2 Loss of medicines, foods, and products Solutions Conserve natural areas Designate more lands for national/state parks Sustainable agriculture

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