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Deforestation - Coggle Diagram
Deforestation
The effects deforestation has on the environment and climate
impacts the water cycle
Soil Erosion
Soil degradation
Flooding
Climate Change
Trees being cut down means less CO2 regulation
Emissions produced when cutting or burning trees down
causes the oceans to become more acidic
Reduces Biodiversity
The causes of deforestation
manufacturing and construction
building roads
land needed for urban development
Industrial agriculture
Land needed for livestock
Cash crops
coffee
sugar
rubber
oils
palm
vegetable
cocoa
tobacco
logging
The effects deforestation has on the local wildlife & community.
Local communities
loss of revenue generated from the forest
loss of food supplies
Habitat Loss
Some bird species are at risk of going extinct
White-throated Shrike-tanager
Malay Crestless Fireback
Toucans
Monkeys
Peruvian Woolly Monkey
White Bellied Spider Monkey
Orangutan
Giant Brazilian otter
Jaguar
Possible mitigation strategies
Wood alternatives in construction
bamboo
may be able to grow in most climates
recycled plastic
steel & concrete
expensive
resource intensive
Hemp
Boycotting
Eat less meat
Beef
Avoid using palm oil when cooking
Drink less coffee
Have less cocoa products