Why is deforestation still such a huge problem if we are using less and less paper?

Question

As we covert to a more digital world, why is there still a “need” for so many trees? Is it just for farmland/livestock acres or other products?

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Answer 1

Most deforeststion takes place to make room for agriculture. Thus deforeststion is not as strongly linked to paper/wood consumption as it is to food security and economic need.