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THREATS TO THE RAINFOREST (EXPANSION & HEAVY INDUSTRY (A result of…
THREATS TO THE RAINFOREST
POPULATION PRESSURE
Rapid population growth in coastal cities like Sao Pualo
Led to rainforest clearance for land
70% of Brazil's 200 million live in the forest area
DEBT-REPAYMENTS
Brazil government had to repay large loans taken between 1965 and 1985
Brazilian farmers were put under pressure to produce more and earn more
LARGE-SCALE FARMING
To grow cash crops like coffee, tobacco and eucalyptus
Fertility of farmland drops
Converted into huge cattle ranches
LOGGING
For expensive timber
Mahogany
Basic wood to make pulp and paper
SMALL FARMERS
Landless people move into areas away from city
Clearing away more land to make a living
EXPANSION & HEAVY INDUSTRY
A result of Brazil's development
The forest area is now Brazil's industrial centre
More and more land is cleared for industry