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Because tree density varies so much in every forest in America, it is difficult to estimate the number of trees cut down each year.
Worldwide it is estimated that nearly 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper.
American forests are already a fraction of what they used to be. It is estimated that 90 percent of the virgin old-growth forests have been cleared away in the past 400 years.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agosince 1932 the canadian lumber corperations have been cutting down forests now only 22% of north americas trees live.
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What are the differences between Antarctica and North America?
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What is the main ecosystem in Latin America?
Latin America is a huge expanse of land including Mexico in North America down to Tierra del Fuego in South America. It has many ecosystems, ranging from arid deserts such as the Sonoran and Atacama deserts in Mexico and Chile, to the polar wastelands found in the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, to the tropical rain forests in the Amazonian basin to the temperate grasslands of the Argentinean Pampas.
What year will all the forests be cut down?
i read in a book and it said in 2035 all the forests will be cut down
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How have the volcanoes in central America been useful?
they burned down many native towns
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How much of the forests in Canada have been cut down?
about 50%
What is a mooses habate?
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What is the comparison between Sweden and America?
Sweden is neutral, and America goes to war. Sweden doesn't chop down as many forests as we do.
Why are forests cut down?
forests are being cut down
Why should people in North America be concerned about the rain forests in south Africa Asia and Africa?
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What are the differences between Antarctica and North America?
North America is land and is up north, but Antarctica is ice and is down south. Millions live in North America, but not very many live in Antarctica. North America's summer is Antarctica's winter, and North America's winter is Antarctica's summer! Also, North America is much bigger than Antarctica.
When do Ruby Throated Hummingbirds migrate?
They fly from North America down to South America..:)
Were cougars are found?
The cougar can be found from North America down to the tip of South America.
What is the rafting down the longest river in North America?
missippi - something
Who is wanting to cut down forests?
the farmers are wanting to cut down forests just for their use.
Where does Mexico belong?
Culturally, to Latin America. Geographically, to North America (the subcontinent spanning from Canada down to Panama).
