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by Anonymous on February 11th, 2008

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When did humans first start cutting down or burning trees? (deforestation)

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  • by ZamZara on February 11th, 2008

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    Probably even prior to the first civilizations, starting with Sumer (5300-2000 BC), but certainly to a lesser extent.

    In the Americas, a date between 1200 and 1000 BC can be used if you go with the Olmecs as the earliest North American civilization.

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