Question

what were the cause of deforestation?

Answer 1

we are the cause of deforestation

Answer 2

Causes of deforestation :-

a) Primary causes

• Agriculture - small scale and large scale farming .

• Logging - cutting of trees for use as raw material .

• Mining and urban expansion - clearing of forest area for the construction of infrastructure .

b) Secondary causes

• Military conflicts among humans can also be considered as a cause .

• illegal logging involving the harvesting and sale of timber in violation of the law .

• Overpopulation increases the requirement for several resources such as food and infrastructure .