Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change and environmental damage. See what is causing the gradual destruction of the world's woodlands.

Commercial Agriculture (1/10)

Cattle Ranching (2/10)

Palm Oil Production (3/10)

Subsistence farming (4/10)

Logging for Timber (5/10)

Infrastructure Building (6/10)

Mining (7/10)

Fire (8/10)

Charcoal Production (9/10)

Firewood Collection (10/10)

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