Deforestation By The Tree Huggers. Facts on Forests  30% of the Earth’s land area is covered by forests.  A tree exhales 6,000 pounds of oxygen in its.

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Deforestation By The Tree Huggers

Facts on Forests  30% of the Earth’s land area is covered by forests.  A tree exhales 6,000 pounds of oxygen in its life.  More than 5,000 things are made from trees such as houses, furniture, pencils, utensils, fences, books, newspaper, movie tickets, even clothing and toothpaste.

What is Deforestation?

 Deforestation refers to the cutting, clearing, and removal of forests into less bio-diverse ecosystems. Deforestation is a growing global problem with far-reaching environmental and economic consequences.

Facts on Deforestation  More than 1.6 billion people are affected by deforestation due to the fact that they depend on the forest for food and economic activity.  It is responsible for 20% of the greenhouse gas emission than all the gas exhaust from vehicles in the world combined.

Reasons of Deforestation

 The main reason of deforestation is agriculture. Farmers clear trees to make room for crops.

Reasons of Deforestation  The main reason of deforestation is agriculture. Farmers clear trees to make room for crops.  Another reason is to provide wood and paper.

Reasons of Deforestation  The main reason of deforestation is agriculture. Farmers clear trees to make room for crops.  Another reason is to provide wood and paper.  Forests are also cleared as a result of urban growth.

Effects of Deforestation  The most dramatic effect is a loss of habitat for millions of species.

Effects of Deforestation  The most dramatic effect is a loss of habitat for millions of species.  Loss of forests also leads to climate change.

Effects of Deforestation  The most dramatic effect is a loss of habitat for millions of species.  Loss of forests also leads to climate change.  Many former forest lands can become barren deserts.

What You Can Do  Buy products that are 100% post- consumer content materials.  Educate your friends and family about our actions that are effecting the forests thousands of miles away.  Buy from companies that are committed to help reduce deforestation.

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