Peruvian Rainforest

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the immense rainforest found in Peru, part of the larger South American rainforests. The paper begins with a description of the vast amounts of flora and fauna which can be found within the rainforest. The paper then explores how the deforestation which is conducted in the area has led to the destruction of not only this unique and special flora and fauna, but also to the indigenous people who inhabit the land. The paper concludes with a research proposal whose aim is to help stop the destruction of these forests.

Contents:
Introduction
Political Ecological Approach
Historical Background
The Multiple Factors Contributing to the Problem
Analysis of the Causes of Deforestation.
Proposals for Research
References

From the Paper:

"Currently the majority of the Peruvian Amazon is endangered by the threat of deforestation and other activities of man. In the early 20th century the rubber boom set off a continuing cycle of Peruvian politicians and international players bent on extracting natural resources from the Amazon with out much regard to the harm these activities would cause. Causes of deforestation in Peru do include logging, as well as oil drilling, spraying of chemicals and the clearing of vegetation to eliminate coca plants. Colonization by rural Peruvians leading to untouched prime Peruvian Amazonian forest being turned into farms and pastures are also major causes of the destruction of the Peruvian Amazonian forest. With the increase human population also comes increased pressure on the animal population due to over-hunting."

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