Worldwide consumption of paper has risen by 400% in the past 40 years leading to increase in deforestation, with 35% of harvested trees being used for paper manufacture. Most paper companies also plant trees to help regrow forests. Logging of old growth forests accounts for less than 10% of wood pulp, but is one of the most controversial issues. COUNT 4
QSN1 In the last 40 years, how much has worldwide paper consumption risen? ANS1 400% QSN2 What percentage of harvested trees are used in the manufacturing of paper? ANS2 35% QSN3 What do many paper companies do to ensure the health of forests? ANS3 plant trees QSN4 What percentage of wood pulp comes from old-growth trees? ANS4 10%