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Deforestation

and conservation

Forests are important to us and the health of the planet.
However, large areas of forest are cut down every
year to make space for farmland and housing—

this is called deforestation. Forests need to
be protected and there are many ways that

we can all help.

Fields for animals
As large herds of cows are
needed for food, forests
are cut down to make
space for them to graze.
If less meat was eaten,
fewer herds would be
needed and forests would
be safer. Cattle

Tree products
Many trees are cut
down to make
wooden furniture
and paper used by
people all over
the world.

Wooden cabinet

Palm oil

Mangroves and rain forests are
cut down to make space for oil
palm tree plantations. Palm
oil is used in many things such
as shampoo, soap, and chocolate. Deforestation Conservation

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