Fragile+environments+and+resource+extraction-+the+Tropical+rainforest-+case+study+Palm+Oil+in+Malaysia+and+Oil+extraction+in+Ecuador

Defintion fragile environment: Any environment which can be easily damaged is classified as fragile – most environments will recover but we will not be around to see the full recovery
 * Case study 1: Oil extraction in the Oriente Region of Ecuador.**

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__**Case study 2: Palm oil in Borneo:**__ media type="youtube" key="qmRaN5OcQZs" width="420" height="315" Asssessment: The extraction of resources from tropical rainforests is having a major impact on the environment.

Explain two effects of resource extraction from tropical rainforest areas. Use examples in your answer. (6)

**Management of the problem:**
Ecotourism...

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