What are the reasons that people engage in deforestation, and what are some strategies to reduce the need for deforestation

Logging, or cutting down trees in a forest to harvest timber for wood, products or fuel, is a primary driver of deforestation.

                 Some strategies to reduce the need for deforestation

1) Plant a Tree where you can.

2) Go paperless at home and in the office.

3) Buy recycled products and then recycle them again.

4) Buy certified wood products

5) Support the products of companies that are committed to reducing deforestation.

6) Use less paper

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