Why is cattle ranching causing deforestation?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Forests 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.

Answer 3

Cattle 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.