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The world’s forests are gradually shrinking, especially in poorer countries. This

unfortunate situation is _____1_____. the result of a mix of bad policies, population

growth and poverty. Most of the bad news has come from South America, 

particularly Brazil, but richer regions such as Australia are also affected. War 

zones are particularly _____2_____. In South-East Asia, illegal logging flourishes, and 

Indonesia’s orangutans are among the species that have suffered from it. In 

addition to its effect on biodiversity, poor forestry management also plays a part 

in causing big fires, although improved _____3_____. techniques are being developed.

In addition to good management, and cooperation between government, 

industry and environmentalists, the conservation of forests can be aided by _____4_____. . One day, genetically engineered trees may make plantations faster to mature and more economically viable, and thus _____5_____. the pressure to hack down wilderness 

forest.