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Deforestation in the Amazon

By ZoeOlive
  • Exploitation Becomes a Problem (1920's)

    Exploitation Becomes a Problem (1920's)

    "Deforestation in the Amazon was not a problem until 1920" https://www.arcgis.com
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    Deforestation of Amazon over the last 100 years

  • Cattle ranching

    Cattle ranching

    "Cattle ranching is another cause of deforestation that is not new to the people of the region."
  • Government problems

    Government problems

    "Brazil’s struggles with a colonial history, government, industry, and poverty have been a constant battle for its people."
  • Clearing and Logging of rainforest in the Amazon

    Clearing and Logging of rainforest in the Amazon

    19% of it's total surface area has been cleared in the Amazon since 1970.
  • Trans Amazon Higway

    Trans Amazon Higway

    Construction of the Trans-Amazonian highway began.
  • he Belo Monte Dam

    he Belo Monte Dam

    Construction of the Belo Monte dam is currently a very controversial topic in Brazil.
  • Major fires

    Major fires

    The Amazon suffered huge fires and loss of trees