Deforestation and its cost. – Economic Gist
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Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stands of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. The most concentrated deforestation occurs in the tropical rainforests. About 30% of Earth's land surface is covered by forests. Deforestation occurs for multiple reasons: trees are…
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Deforestation and its cost. – Economic Gist
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Deforestation and its cost. – Economic Gist
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Deforestation and its cost. – Economic Gist