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that consume vast quantities of fuel wood. As a result, the communities
along the Nile lost over 70% of forest cover to this booming trade and the
Increased populations of the landing sites. Human activity has continued to
increase, reducing vegetation cover and encouraging siltation of River Nile.
The lakes along the river have increased since 1960 due to climatic changes
and could it could be worsened by land degradation.
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