One of the biggest problems in the Congo Basin is its extensive deforestation. Many people who live there rely on the rain forest’s trees for their everyday lives, and commercial loggers practice unsustainable logging. As a result, many animals that rely on the trees for their habitat are now endangered or even extinct. To combat these problems, regulations have been put into place that restrict commercial logging, and many nonprofit groups are leading efforts to replant trees and teach locals how to grow their own trees for use.
