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    • Learning objectives


      • to understand the deforestation phenomenon and how it is linked to agriculture, farming and other human activities;
      • to acquire the awareness that deforestation is linked to activities that are considered “sustainable” practices (e.g. vegetarian/vegan diets).
      • to understand the direct and indirect effects of deforestation on the environment (i.e. soil impoverishment, forest role in carbon sequestration).

    • Learning Outcomes


      • To be able to define the functions of soil
      • To describe the life present in the topsoil
      • To be aware of the link between an healthy soil and the abundance/biodiversity of life
      • To be able to identify the human activities that are bringing soil towards extinction
      • To discuss possible solutions to protect the soil

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