Historical Context.
When it began.
Deforestation can be traced back to when men first began inhabiting this earth and began to use fire consciously, around half-a-million years ago.
Industry started to expand in 1700s Britain. Deforestation then extended to the rest of the world. The machinery and factories made for more production that led to many environmental hazards, depletion of natural resources, and the permanent damage of the environment.
However, deforestation didn’t gain momentum until the 1950’s, when it was particularly severe in tropical regions for decades to extract lumber and fuelwood and agriculture.
In the early 2000’s, deforestation did decrease slightly. Indonesia is now the third largest carbon emitter in the world.
Industry started to expand in 1700s Britain. Deforestation then extended to the rest of the world. The machinery and factories made for more production that led to many environmental hazards, depletion of natural resources, and the permanent damage of the environment.
However, deforestation didn’t gain momentum until the 1950’s, when it was particularly severe in tropical regions for decades to extract lumber and fuelwood and agriculture.
In the early 2000’s, deforestation did decrease slightly. Indonesia is now the third largest carbon emitter in the world.