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It's not the ranching itself that causes deforestation, it's the clearing of land for agricultural purposes includingranching. Ranching is not the big sore thumb in the equation and the main reason why deforestation is occurring, you know.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoForests are often clear for cattle to provide for more grazing land. Cattle tend to promote the removal of trees in favor of grasses and other forage grains.
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∙ 9y agoCattle ranching can cause deforestation because ranchers remove forest to have more land for their animals. They may also remove forests to build buildings to house the cattle.
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How does cattle ranching effect on the environment and people?
it mainly effects the amazon beacuse 80% of the deforestation in the amazon rainforest is by cattle ranching.
Are there pros to deforestation?
The pro's for deforestation (mainly for the Amazon rainforest): you get paper and wood (trees get cut down), meat (cattle ranching)
Where is the main source of deforestation?
building new raods, cattle ranching etc. Urban sprwl
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
What country was responsible for cattle ranching in the southwest?
Spain was responsible for cattle ranching in the Southwest.
When did cattle ranching start?
Cattle ranching started in Texas in the 1800s.
What impact did cattle ranching have on Texas economy?
cattle ranching provided meat/beef when cowboys led a herd of cattle to markets
What did the open range of Texas Colorado and wyoming become important areas for?
Cattle ranching
Cattle ranching in Kenya and its origin?
Cattle ranching in Kenya began as early as the 15th century. The most popular cattle in the area is Boran cattle and in 1951, the Boran Cattle Breeders Society was founded.
Where are Ranching and cattle dominant in?
Ranching and cattle are dominant in regions with vast open spaces suitable for grazing, such as parts of the United States (like Texas and Wyoming), Canada, Australia, and parts of South America (such as Brazil and Argentina). These regions typically have a tradition of livestock production and ranching as an important part of the economy.
What was the main industrie?
cattle ranching
After the Civil War why did cattle ranching become a good?
After the civil war cattle ranching become a good job because the demand for beef from cattle rose in the East.
