THE EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION JOIN THE REVOLUTION AND STOP POLLUTION Deforestation is the permanent removal of standing trees. 70% of the Puruvian Amazon is leased by oil companies

Extraction of minerals and energy Agriculture for farming Grazing land for cattle for beef Pulp for making paper Palm and soy bean oils Urban Expansion Charcoal Production Exploitation of the Land

Environmental Effects of Deforestation One of the major influences of Habitat Loss is Deforestation Many animal and plant species are losing their habitat and are disappearing Over 70% of the planets plant and land animal rely of the forest to survive and will not survive deforestation The forest is also a canopy that provides perfect temperatures for plants and animals, without the canopy, The temperature will change and many animals will not survive. Greenhouse Gases have been increasing as a result. The amazon provides 20% of Earth’s oxygen The rainforest is disappearing at 4 hectares a decade Deforestation also reduces water in the atmosphere which makes if difficult to grow crops as trees provide nutrients and retain water to sustain the forest. Eroding soil which leaves the land barren and farmers can not maintain agriculture

The Importance of the rainforest Trees provide oxygen and aid in photosynthesis Trees provide nutrient rich soil to grow crops Trees sustain an environment for many different species Trees clean the air and prevent soil erosion Trees reduce heat and absorb pollutants like carbon monoxide

What we can do to help Plant more tress Reduce your use of fossil fuels by using less energy Buy low energy appliances Carpool Teach your children the importance of the Rainforest Establish parks to protect wildlife