Photo library - Deforestation: International Year of Freshwater 2003

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Photo library - Deforestation

Deforestation is one of the main threats to forest ecosystems worldwide. It is defined by the over-cutting of trees for uses such as lumber, pulp, or simple land-clearing for human activities.

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