When did the amazon rain forest start to get cut down?

Answer 1

Tropical Rainforests started to decrease when there started to be clearcutting, and thinning of the forests to harvest rubber, as well as some of the other products that are developed from the rainforest.

Answer 2

The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest began to accelerate in the 1970s with the expansion of agriculture, logging, and infrastructure development. This trend has continued over the years due to factors such as industrial activities, cattle ranching, and illegal logging.

Answer 3

Not sure. But it was when paper was needed to write on.

Answer 4

I think it was in the 1980s but I'm not sure.