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Define Deforestation. Why does deforestation occurs?

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Conversion of forested areas to non-forested one. 

deforestation does occurs: 

  • Slash and burn agriculture/jhum cultivation 
  • Farmers cut down the trees of the forest and burn the plant remains. 
  • Ash is used as fertilizer and land is used for farming or cattle grazing. 
  • Later, Land is left uncultivated for several years for replenishment of minerals.


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