How does poverty cause deforestation?

Poverty plays a major role in deforestation. Many of the world's rainforests are found in the poorest areas on the planet. ... Their poverty costs the entire world through the loss of tropical rainforests and wildlife. Without providing for these people, rainforests cannot be saved.

Explanation:

https://rainforests.mongabay.com/kids/elementary/506.html

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