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UN's State Of The World's Forests Reveals Deforestation Is Speeding Up
Description: Despite people's awareness that forests are key to the survival of the planet and the human race, deforestation rates are ever increasing. A U.N report states the expansion of large palm oil and soy plantations has been the main reason why forests are disappearing and the world's biodiversity resources are shrinking. [Source: Environmental News Network]
URL: http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/39611
Availability: Full Text
Source: Environmental News Network
Publish Date: 4/7/2009
Reading Level: Basic
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