Deforestation is the clearing, or cutting down, of forests by humans

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Deforestation jumped 10% last year despite global pledges

For most of human history, deforestation in the Amazon was primarily the product of subsistence farmers who cut down trees to produce crops for their families and to sell in markets. But in the later part of the 20th century, that began to change, with an increasing amount of deforestation driven by companies and large-scale agriculture. By the 2000's more than three-quarters of forest clearing in the Amazon was for cattle-ranching. 

Large areas of forest are cleared in order to plant such crops as coffee, rubber trees, or palm trees. These crops are grown on large farms called plantations. The people who grow them make a great deal of money selling the coffee beans, sap from the rubber trees, and oil from the palm trees. 

Use Recycled Items: Today, a consumer can purchase a variety of recycled items, including notebook paper, books, toilet paper, and shopping bags. When people use recycled products and make a conscious effort not to waste, the demand for new raw material to replace these items can decrease.

Tree Care: When cutting down trees, cut a mature tree and save younger trees. In the event that you must remove a tree for a legitimate reason (for safety issues or power line interference), make sure that for every tree lost and another is planted in its place.

Farming Practices: Those who plant crops at a farm can participate in putting a dent in deforestation by rotating crops. It is suggested to replace the habit of using different portions of land each year with using the same portion of land to plant different crops. This practice has proven effective in maintaining soil fertility. Farmers may also embrace many other options, such as high-yield hybrid crops and hydroponics, which relies on a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions instead of soil.

Spread Awareness: The government should stage campaigns and spread awareness on how deforestation has affected humans adversely. Presentations should be made in schools and colleges on safeguarding forests. Children should be involved in "save the forests" campaigns, because if such beliefs are ingrained from childhood itself, the chances of them being carried forward to adulthood increase. Along with the Government, various non governmental and community organizations, should take it upon themselves, to involve the people in putting an end to cutting of trees.

Adopt Vegetarianism: Be a vegetarian. If you cannot give up on meat, reduce its intake to the minimum, as a whole lot of crops and plants get wasted in feeding the animals. When animals are left to graze in the forests, plants and trees get destroyed. So, as much as possible, make your diet from fruits and vegetable. This will save the environment and keep you in the best of health too.

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