Matching Pairs Land Clearing SolutionsOnline version Match the concepts with their descriptions to learn about solutions to land clearing environmental problems. by Deanne Allen-Emery 1 Loss of sacred grounds 2 Soil degradation 3 Loss of habitat 4 Poor management of land 5 Businesses using land for industrial use 6 Loss of species 7 Removal of trees 8 Excess silt causing blockages to dam walls 9 Erosion Reduce the consumption of wood products, so that trees are not required to be cleared for humans. Use a suction action of a syphon pipe Planting trees to bind the soil to their roots and prevent wide open spaces for the wind and rain to move soil. Enable indigenous people to provide solutions to land management. Building "fishways" to help fish move up and down stream and avoid destruction. Planting trees to replace those that have been cut down Initiate laws to protect land from development Establish corporate governance initiatives to ensure businesses are being responsible with their use of the land. Avoid over irrigating soil