Deforestation Case Study: Borneo Rainforest

Question 1

Reasons

Answer 1

Oil palm and timber plantations-palm oil is the most important vegetable oil in the global oils and fat industry
Oil palm production has increased from 600,000 ha to 6 million ha in 22 yearsLogging
Land clearing to increase size of crop producing land
Logging roads-urbanisation, mining and farming

Question 2

Effects of deforestation

Answer 2

Soil erosion
Loss of biodiversity due to loss of habitats
6-12 orangutans killed each day
Loss of indigenous homes-alters local culture and tradition

Question 3

Where is the Borneo Rainforest located?

Answer 3

South-east Asia