Deforistation Flashcards
Name the six causes of deforestation.
•Subsistence farming
•Commercial farming
•population pressure
•energy development
•road building
•mineral extraction
Name the six management strategies.
•conservation and education
•international agreements
•selective logging and replanting
•ecotourism
•hardwood forestry
•debt reduction
How does road building cause deforestation?
Forest is cleared so roads can be built for economic activities.
How does population pressure cause deforestation?
Demand for housing means people are encouraged to move to the country side.
How does mineral extraction cause deforestation?
Roads are constructed for machinery.
How does subsistence farming cause deforestation?
‘Slash and burn’ (using fire to clear land) can go out of control.
How can commercial farming cause deficiency?
Forest cleared for plantations (palm oil)
How does energy development cause deformation?
-rainforest cleared for developments
-reservoirs can flood
What do international agreements do?
They help to protect rainforest and sustainably manage and harvest it.
What is an example of an international agreement?
Tropical timber agreement
-71 countries signed
-2006
