The world's forests are being destroyed at a rate of nearly 50,000 square miles annually.The reasons for this wide scale destruction are varied and include all except:

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The world's forests are being destroyed at a rate of nearly 50,000 square miles annually.The reasons for this wide­ scale destruction are varied and include all except:

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While the other choices contribute to deforestation, the soil being great for farming is not a reason for widespread destruction of forests. In fact, deforestation often leads to degraded soil and decreased agricultural productivity in the long term.

The World's Forests Are Being Destroyed at a Rate of Nearly