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Deforestation In Australia Essay

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Environmental problems- In Australia there’s several different factors that contribute to the economic downfall. Deforestation, and overfishing are two of the factors. Deforestation is default that affects so many areas around the world. 18 million acres of forest are lost each year because of deforestation. Australia is one of the countries that is currently being affected by deforestation, the country has lost about 40% of their forests. Australia has been affected by deforestation ever since the European settlement back in the late 18th century, when forests were being cleared due to wheat production. Deforestation has damaged Australia’s environment in more ways than one. Deforestation has left various species without a …show more content…

The mining industry is done through the coalmines in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. This coal is mostly exported to countries in East Asia, and at such an amount that it is the largest reporter of coal in the world. The manufacturing sector is of less significant to the overall economy and accounts for less than 10% of the GDP. However, the textile industry and the motor vehicle industry are the most prominent. Major conglomerates such as GM, Ford, and Holden assemble their engined in Victoria. In the agriculture industry, Forestry and fishing are it most profitable industries, accounting for 8% of the current GDP.

Improvement- In terms of improving the economy, Australia needs to focus less on the agriculture industry, since it’s their most profitable industry they put all of their money and focus into making it as successful as possible when in reality fishing and forestry is what’s hurting their economy. The fishing and forestry is hurting their environment and if they keep focusing mainly on an industry that is scarce then eventually once they run out of trees and fish the industry is going to suffer a downfall, and they wont make any money from it

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