Deforestation
Many of Haiti's people, the poorest in the Americas, routinely cut down trees for fuel—either to burn "raw" or turn into charcoal.As a result, the destruction of Haiti's natural forests is almost total, making the Caribbean country one of the most deforested in the world.As Haiti's trees have disappeared, landslides have become a major concern, especially during the rainy season, and the destabilizing effects of an earthquake on soil only worsen the problem.
