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The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V.

American demand for tropical wood that is used in motor homes, conservationists say, is accelerating the disappearance of some of the world’s largest forests.

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In recent years, tens of thousands of acres of forest have been razed in Indonesian Borneo, including this logging operation in November.
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What to Know About Deforested Wood and the R.V. Industry

There is no viable alternative to a tropical hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia, according to the American R.V. industry.

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A logging operation in West Kalimantan Province, in Indonesian Borneo last year.
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