reasons for the deforestation of the amazon rainforest?

Question

the reasons ive found are farming, pastureland , growing crops.
im not sure of anything else. id be grateful of any help? thanks

Answer 1

Mining

Answer 2

I assume they also do lumbering for tropical hardwoods, but am not sure.

Answer 3

Yes they do lumbering.
Here is a link:
http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/13653

Answer 4

Here is a link about the mining problem:
http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0821-mining.html

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