Changes in Land Use Environmental Science Global Change Changes in Land Use Questions How does land use cause a reduction in biodiversity? Why are a number of African countries planting thousands of trees? How Is uniform landscape utilized by fast-food restaurants? What is a major reason for deforestation and land development? How does land development destroy ecosystems? Why would it be difficult to replant trees in an area of tropical rainforest that has been cleared? What do you think would have to be done before this could be attempted? What are the consequences of building dams and channeling/rerouting rivers? And what are the ecosystem impacts? How does deforestation lead to desertification? Which scenario is an example of responsible human stewardship of the environment? Global Change View all chapters Loss of Biodiversity The Future Environmental Policy Changes in Land Use Prev