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Deforestation

Deforestation is the permanent destruction of trees and forests to use the space for alternative purposes, such as for preparing land for commercial agriculture or grazing, construction or manufacturing facilities.

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  • 4.8Composite Indicators of Development

Taught in Measuring Development

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