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Transportation
Introduction

The development of infrastructures such as highways and railways demand the clearance of rainforests. Some of these highways lead to new settlements within the rainforests. The people in such locations farm or mine for their livelihood.
Social and environmental effects of highways
   
Highways help reduce traveling time. It helps commuters to get to school and to get to work everyday. It helps to transport goods from one place to another. However, such convenience comes at the price of deforestation.

However, there will be an increase in noise and air pollution due to the vehicles frequenting the highway. This can affect us adversely. People, especially the indigenous people living near these highways, may be affected in their way of life.

Trees have to be cleared for roads
(Photograph taken by the Forest Buddies Team)
Habitat fragmentation

These new highways cause habitats to be fragmented. Species of plants and animals residing in the area may be affected by the construction of the highways. The environment can become less favourable and threaten their survival.

Sources:
Highway. (2007, December 25). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 11:00, December 27, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Highway&oldid=180104165

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