South America

For decades, many South American countries have been pushing back the boundary of the rainforest to satisfy the demands of their growing populations. While the preservation of plant and animal species and other media-friendly environmental issues have come to the attention of policymakers, the problems associated with erosion from development have taken a backseat. Unfortunately, ...

Bolivia, situated in the heart of the South American continent, is often referred to as the Tibet of South America. The comparison is telling, for Bolivia's landscape is a mosaic of high mountain peaks, low land valleys, and extensive tropical rainforest. An unfortunate consequence of the steep Andean terrain is a severe problem with soil erosion. This page is aimed at providing information and sources on the problem of soil erosion in Bolivia.

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