In the 1980s massive deforestation took place.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, massive deforestation was undertaken by the planters as the land was initially cleared for sugar cultivation.

By the early 20th century massive deforestation was causing problems such as desertification, erosion, flooding from unimpeded runoff and more.

There is mounting evidence for massive deforestation and erosion throughout the Central Area.

The silviculture has diminished due to the massive deforestation in this region.

As a result, reservation lands suffered massive deforestation and flooding.

Where was all this massive deforestation the environmentalists were always protesting about?

"Soil erosion and massive deforestation added to the deterioration."

But recently due to massive deforestation in last one and half decade, much of the land has become barren.

Moreover, these environmentalists say that developing countries like Brazil are doing little to control massive deforestation for agriculture and hydroelectricity.