HumansTaigaPER2

= = =__Human Impact__ =  The effects human behaviors have on the Taiga can be seen through the following acts:  **Deforestation **  -  Trees and natural wildlife plants in boreal forests are gradually disappearing because of extensive logging. 

 ** Acid Rain ** - Air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels is the major cause for acid rain. It weakens the trees by damaging the leaves and limiting nutrients, and it the rain can poison the trees' roots through the soil. This makes it easier insects and animals are able to ultimately eat, kill, and destroy the trees.

 ** Global Warming **  - Scientists predict that 50-90% of the boreal forest (Taiga) area will be reduced in the next 50 years due to dramatic changes in temperature and precipitation.

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