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Mention any three factors that have led to the indiscriminate cutting down of trees.

3 factors that have led to the indiscriminate cutting down of trees are:

1. URBANIZATION:


Increasing urbanization has lead to cutting down of trees. More and more land is required for setting up big companies for which forests have been cleared resulting in the cutting of trees.


2. OVERUSE OF PLANT PRODUCTS:


Increase the use of plant products such as wood, paper, rubber etc. has lead to cutting trees in order to make these products.


3. INCREASING POPULATION:


Increasing population creates a demand for more land for the survival and living of humans. Hence, the trees are being cut to provide land.


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