as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain three causes of deforestation.
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three causes of deforestation are: 1) illegal logging, whereby individuals or organizations harvest trees without permission; 2) conversion of forests for agricultural or urban purposes resulting in land-use change; and 3) natural disasters such as wildfires and storms, which can be caused by climate change or other environmental factors.
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