Deforestationn Flashcards by Kayla Michalas

Q

Clearfelling

A

removal of all vegetation in the area being logged

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Selective logging

A

identification of the best trees (oldest) for removal

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Q

Effects of mining in cleared rainforests

A

Pollution of rivers
Loss of indigenous lands
Flooding
Burning of trees for charcoal
Creation of electricity

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