Introduction That’s the amazon river!! Causes of deforestation The main sources of deforestation in the amazon forest is mostly caused by human settlement.

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Introduction

That’s the amazon river!!

Causes of deforestation The main sources of deforestation in the amazon forest is mostly caused by human settlement or development of land Such as settlement, agriculture and mining.

Causes of deforestation AGRICULTURE Space needed for settlements MINING

Impacts of deforestation Soil erosion Global warming Endangered local wildlife

Impacts of deforestation SEE HOW POLLUTED IS THE RIVER!!! Bye bye birdy

Measures taken Government has set-up campaigns Using technology New methods have been introduced( selective logging, company teaming up to save the rainforest)

Effectiveness Reforestation project projected There’s not much improvement as rainforest is still depleting in a fast rate.

What will become of them if we don’t do anything….