Haiti was once a heavily forested country.Today,80 percent of Haiti's forests have been cut down,primarily to be burned to create charcoal.The reduction in the number of trees has lead to devastating floods when it rains heavily.This is an example of

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The Tragedy of the Commons refers to the overuse or depletion of shared resources when individuals act in their own self-interest and disregard the well-being of the community as a whole. In this case, the forest is a shared resource and individuals are cutting down trees to create charcoal for personal use or to sell, without regard for the negative impact it has on the environment and the community's ability to cope with natural disasters.

Haiti Was Once a Heavily Forested Country