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Deforestation and Forest Loss: Causes and Consequences

Deforestation, defined as the permanent degradation or elimination of forests, is a complex phenomenon that responds to multiple pressures. Far from being a fortuitous event, it is the result of the confluence of political decisions, economic pressures and the dissatisfaction of local needs, which drive the conversion of forest land to agriculture, livestock, mining or infrastructure development. This sustained dynamic causes fragmentation and l…
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Deforestation, defined as the permanent degradation or elimination of forests, is a complex phenomenon that responds to multiple pressures. Far from being a fortuitous event, it is the result of the confluence of political decisions, economic pressures and the dissatisfaction of local needs, which drive the conversion of forest land to agriculture, livestock, mining or infrastructure development. This sustained dynamic causes fragmentation and l…

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Ambientum Portal Lider Medioambiente broke the news in on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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