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