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Question
List four causes of damage to forests.
Solution
Four main causes of damage to forests are:
1. grazing animals
2. exploitation of forest resources by industries
3. development of infrastructure projects such as dams and roads
4. damage caused by tourists and arrangements made for their convenience
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