Deforestation Impacts in the Amazon

how does deforestation disrupt the nutrient cycle

80% of nutrients in the rainforest comes from plant and trees and soil is easily disturbed without cover from trees

how does deforestation cause soil erosion and flooding

as soil is exposed leading to erosion and flooding

how are the impacts of flooding due to deforestation

destroys habitats, local settlements and activities

how does deforestation impact a countries resources

it leads to a loss of natural resources

how does deforestation disrupt the climate

leads to a hotter and drier climate

how does deforestation increase climate change

carbon is released and less is absorbed

how does deforestation lead to a reduction in medicine

25% of all medicines come from rainforest plants which are lost due to deforestation

how does deforestation lead to a loss of biodiversity

50% of species are found in the rainforest which can be lost due to deforestation

how does deforestation affect people living in the rainforest

indigenous tribes lose their livelihoods and traditional lands

what is an example of an indigenous tribe impacted by deforestation in the Amazon

the Achuar people

how does deforestation positively impact people

it leads to jobs directly and indirectly

how does deforestation positively impact the government

companies using the land pay taxes to the government which can be used for the improvement of public services

how does deforestation positively impact people economically

hydroelectric power provides cheap and plentiful energy

how does deforestation positively impact people through development

improved transport and infrastructure opens up new areas for development and tourism