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how did industrialization affected forests
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Dear Student,

a. Deforestation rate   increased with the increase in human population and industrialization.

b.This has disturbed the normal cycling of water and nutrients in the environment .
c. It has resulted in land degradation and has resulted in the extinction of many species of plants and anima

d. Hunting , poaching of animals, for skin, hides, flesh has affected fauna.

e.Expansion of railways, commercial and scientific forestry, mining activities , also impacted the forest cover. Forests were cut during the colonial time on a large scale  because they wanted land to lay railway tracks, also  they wanted wood as fuel for locomotives and for railway line sleepers​.

f. Increased grazing and fuel wood collection has also impacted flora and fauna and led to habitat destruction.​​

g. Human activities have also resulted in increased pollution of all natural resources like water, air, etc.

h.Excessive , industrialization has increased the pollution and has brought about dramatic changes in the climate

i. Further, unplanned construction in eco sensitive zones has also impacted the eco system and the forest cover,

j. It has led to reckless cutting down of trees.

k.With increase in population, urbanization, more settled living, industrialization rate  the British encouraged pace of deforestation increased so as to meet their growing needs. The colonial state thought that forest land was unproductive. It did not yield agricultural produce nor revenue.

l. Large areas of natural forests were hence cleared to make way for tea, coffee and rubber plantations to meet Europe’s growing need for these commodities.
The British also cleared forest to make way for agricultural production
. They encouraged the growth of commercial crops to feed their growing population.


k. Industralisation has not only impacted flora  and fauna , but has also led to cultural loss, leading to displacement of many tribes who were residing in forest and living in close harmony with nature.


Regards

 

 

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he Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Our Environment

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 1700′s, and spread to the rest of the world, beginning with the United States. The use of machinery and factories led to mass production, which in turn led to the development of numerous environmental hazards. The effects on the environment would only be seen clearly years later.

The use of factories and mass production has led to a depletion of certain natural resources, leaving the environment permanently damaged. One example of this depletion is deforestation, which is the clearing of forest trees for use in production. When the trees are cleared, the wildlife in the forest also becomes uprooted.

The lack of trees is only compounded by the problem of carbon emissions. Whereas forests would help emit oxygen and refresh the levels of healthy gases in the air, factories are emitting poisonous emissions and eliminating the source of oxygen. The pollution that has resulted from factories involves not only airborne emissions but land and water pollution as well. The primary issue resulting from pollution and carbon emissions is that of global warming. As the temperature rises, the glaciers are melting and oceans are rising. More animal species are becoming endangered or extinct as a result of global warming.

The upside of the Industrial Revolution has certainly been the mass production of food for the world population. The population has grown by leaps and bounds due to the availability of food, yet at the same time the mass production of man-made and chemically altered food has also contributed to worldwide obesity and health problems. Obesity may also be linked to the sedentary lifestyle made possible by the use of factory-made home appliances which have made life easier for homemakers (i.e. washing machines, dishwashers) and recreational appliances (namely televisions).

While the Industrial Revolution was the cause of positive change for the industrial world, there is no question that it has wreaked havoc on the environment. The depletion of natural resources, the carbon emissions, pollution and human health problems that have resulted directly from the Industrial Revolution’s accomplishments have only been disastrous for the world environment.

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Indistrialization is a process that can also be stated as progressing an area. For industrialization forests are cutted down which have many bad effects on environment, for making buildings, factories, etc trees are cutted down and so effects forests for industrialization and so we can say it affects the forsts. Hopes this answer helps. All the best
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I would assume that the Industrial Revolution had little affect in the beginning but, gradually it would have a detrimental impact on the environment. During this time Modernization and Urbanisation were common, it was a stage of technological development. By the early 1900's, a huge increase in global factories and commercial factors saw rapid growth economically. The start of car production was a turning point in history, not only because it revolutionized transport but also building areas released carbon emissions, wekeaning the ozone layer. Petrol was required to run vehicles, further damaging the air. The creation of chemicals, planes and in particular, plastics was a massive contributor to environmental destruction. As we can see, the industrial revolution has changed our lives for the better, but caused many problems along the way.
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Same as Asis
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Between 1700 and 1995, the period of industrialization,13.9 million sq km of forest or 9.3 % of the world's total area was cleared for industrial uses, cultivation ,pastures and fuel wood.
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When industrialization started they began to cut trees for thereown use such as for area to build industries and to make machines and equipment for sale
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