Europe's Decaying Ecosystem

24 January 2001 - 8:00am

Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.

"Europe no longer has any open areas large enough to support a complete ecosystem...Less than 2 percent of Europe's forests are left in their original state." This article discusses the causes for deforestation and reviews efforts to address the problem.

Source: International Herald Tribune, January 23, 2001
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