Deforestation - Revision history

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	* Carbon dioxide in construction.		* Carbon dioxide in construction.
	* Climate change science.		* Climate change science.
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	* Forests.		* Forests.
	* Greenhouse gases.		* Greenhouse gases.

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		+	* Aforestation.
	* Carbon dioxide in construction.		* Carbon dioxide in construction.
	* Climate change science.		* Climate change science.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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−	Deforestation can be defined as the permanent removal of woodland areas and forest vegetation ~~for~~ the ~~purpose of reuse~~. It is also sometimes referred to as forest clearance.	+	Deforestation can be defined as the permanent removal of woodland areas and forest vegetation in order to repurpose the land. It is also sometimes referred to as forest clearance.
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		+	There are instances when the extraction of timber is not considered deforestation. This occurs in places where it is required to replant or to permit natural regeneration in harvested areas - thus, the land is not repurposed.

	= Human methods of deforestation =		= Human methods of deforestation =

−	Intentional forest clearances driven by human factors may be conducted so the land can be prepared for non-forest ~~use. Purposes can include~~:	+	Intentional forest clearances driven by human factors may be conducted so the land can be prepared for non-forest uses such as:

	* Resource extraction such as mining, logging for lumber, charcoal, building materials and paper production.		* Resource extraction such as mining, logging for lumber, charcoal, building materials and paper production.
	* Agricultural development for conversion into plantations and other types of farmland.		* Agricultural development for conversion into plantations and other types of farmland.
−	* Ranching for the purpose of providing pasture for cattle and other livestock.
	* Urbanisation for the creation of housing, roads and other infrastructure to support community development.		* Urbanisation for the creation of housing, roads and other infrastructure to support community development.
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−	There are instances when the extraction of timber is not considered deforestation. This occurs in places where it is required to replant or to permit natural regeneration in harvested areas - thus, the land is not repurposed.

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	Deforestation results in serious negative impacts for forest biodiversity. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimated that 13 million hectares of forest are lost each year to deforestation, which in itself has a significant impact on species.		Deforestation results in serious negative impacts for forest biodiversity. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimated that 13 million hectares of forest are lost each year to deforestation, which in itself has a significant impact on species.

−	Other consequences of deforestation are associated with the decrease in trees available to absorb carbon dioxide. This may include increases in greenhouse gas emission in the air and levels of acidity in oceans, resulting in possible changes to ecosystems and the climate	+	Other consequences of deforestation are associated with the decrease in trees available to absorb carbon dioxide. This may include increases in greenhouse gas emission in the air and levels of acidity in oceans, resulting in possible changes to ecosystems and the climate.
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		+	Related issues include soil erosion, flooding and disruptions to water cycles.

−	Indirect consequences ~~of deforestation, such as~~ increased levels of water pollution from mining and agricultural runoff~~, have also been recorded. Related issues include erosion, flooding and disruptions to water cycles~~.	+	Indirect consequences can include increased levels of water pollution from new activities such as mining and agricultural runoff.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	This photograph shows a view of some of the extensive deforestation that took place in 2010 in the area around Cotterdale (which is near North Yorkshire). The picture was taken looking in a westerly direction towards Eller Haw.		This photograph shows a view of some of the extensive deforestation that took place in 2010 in the area around Cotterdale (which is near North Yorkshire). The picture was taken looking in a westerly direction towards Eller Haw.
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	Other consequences of deforestation are associated with the decrease in trees available to absorb carbon dioxide. This may include increases in greenhouse gas emission in the air and levels of acidity in oceans, resulting in possible changes to ecosystems and the climate		Other consequences of deforestation are associated with the decrease in trees available to absorb carbon dioxide. This may include increases in greenhouse gas emission in the air and levels of acidity in oceans, resulting in possible changes to ecosystems and the climate

−	Indirect consequences of deforestation, such as increased levels of water pollution from mining and agricultural runoff, have also been recorded. Related issues include erosion, flooding and disruptions to water cycles.~~<br />~~	+	Indirect consequences of deforestation, such as increased levels of water pollution from mining and agricultural runoff, have also been recorded. Related issues include erosion, flooding and disruptions to water cycles.
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	* Wood and sustainable procurement.		* Wood and sustainable procurement.
	* Wood around the world.		* Wood around the world.
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= Introduction =

Deforestation can be defined as the permanent removal of woodland areas and forest vegetation for the purpose of reuse. It is also sometimes referred to as forest clearance.

= Human methods of deforestation =

Intentional forest clearances driven by human factors may be conducted so the land can be prepared for non-forest use. Purposes can include:

* Resource extraction such as mining, logging for lumber, charcoal, building materials and paper production.
* Agricultural development for conversion into plantations and other types of farmland.
* Ranching for the purpose of providing pasture for cattle and other livestock.
* Urbanisation for the creation of housing, roads and other infrastructure to support community development.

There are instances when the extraction of timber is not considered deforestation. This occurs in places where it is required to replant or to permit natural regeneration in harvested areas - thus, the land is not repurposed.

= Natural forest clearances =

Natural causes are sometimes associated with temporary forest clearances. These causes are not considered forms of deforestation, since the areas are generally allowed to return to their natural (pre clearance) state.

Natural clearance occurrences may include:

* Extreme weather such as flooding or drought.
* Fire brought on by lightning or extremely dry conditions.
* Parasites and other types of disease.

While natural forms of forest clearance may be unintentional, they are sometimes associated with conditions brought about by human activity and climate change. These actions might make it more difficult for the forest to return to its original state.

= Consequences of deforestation =

Deforestation results in serious negative impacts for forest biodiversity. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimated that 13 million hectares of forest are lost each year to deforestation, which in itself has a significant impact on species.

Other consequences of deforestation are associated with the decrease in trees available to absorb carbon dioxide. This may include increases in greenhouse gas emission in the air and levels of acidity in oceans, resulting in possible changes to ecosystems and the climate

Indirect consequences of deforestation, such as increased levels of water pollution from mining and agricultural runoff, have also been recorded. Related issues include erosion, flooding and disruptions to water cycles.<br />

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Carbon dioxide in construction.
* Climate change science.
* Forests.
* Greenhouse gases.
* Land use.
* Sustainably procuring tropical hardwood.
* The benefits of urban trees
* Wood and carbon.
* Wood and sustainable procurement.
* Wood around the world.