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Logging In Nepal

One theory as to the causes of flooding in Bangladesh in the act of logging in the regions above Bangladesh such as Nepal. Already, 95%+ of Nepal’s 15million population use and place more stress on the soils, forests and water resources. As Nepal's population fluctuates, even more stress is placed on these resources which causes the population to use new Methods of agriculture and living styles. In particular, wood is a massive resources used by many inhabitants for cooking and warmth. Because of this, and the new population, forests that were previously untouched are now being ripped of their wealth. Due to the fact that Most of Nepal is elevated at different distances, coupled with loss of forests, soil erosion is greatly intensified. Soil, and other nutrients are washed down stream which creates unstable farming land. Because of the lack of trees and other flora more water proceeds directly into the river which also intensifies floods. Therefore, flooding in Bangladesh is exaggerated. A community that has mined the surrounding area of forest