reasons for the deforestation of the amazon rainforest?

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

6 answers

Mining
I assume they also do lumbering for tropical hardwoods, but am not sure.
Yes they do lumbering.
Here is a link:
http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/13653
Here is a link about the mining problem:
http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0821-mining.html
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