Articles for tag: deforestation, ForestEcology, Owls, PacificNorthwest, WildlifeConservation

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The Connection Between Deforestation and the Loss of Wildlife Habitats

Annette Uy

Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, with far-reaching impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health. This process involves the large-scale removal of forests, often to make way for agricultural activities, urban development, or resource extraction. A crucial, yet sometimes overlooked consequence of deforestation is the loss of wildlife habitats, which ...

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The Controversial Role of Deforestation in Protecting Human Livelihoods Versus Saving Forest Species

Annette Uy

Deforestation involves the large-scale removal of trees from forested areas. This practice, often driven by the growing demands of agriculture, urbanization, and industry, poses a complex dilemma: balancing the immediate needs of human livelihoods with the long-term necessity of conserving forest species. This duality leads to heated debates among environmentalists, economists, and policymakers alike. The ...