Deforestation (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Deforestation

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Deforestation is the removal of trees from previously forested areas in order to use the land or resources for other purposes, including lumber, mining and agriculture. One of the key goals of protected areas is to preserve and conserve forests by preventing deforestation.

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