Deforestation and Indigenous communities in the Republic of Congo — English Level A1

The Congo Basin is a very large tropical forest.
Many Indigenous people live deep in the forest.
They use the forest for food, shelter and medicine.
Chinese companies work in mining, farming and logging.
Logging and farming are causing forest loss and change.
Local groups say governments do not protect rights.
Some families have lost land and no compensation.
People also fear industrial projects will harm traditions.
NGOs warn about human rights and nature risks.

Difficult words

indigenous — people who live there for a long time

shelter — a place to live and stay safe

medicine — something to make sick people better

logging — cutting trees for wood and sale

compensation — money or help after loss or damage

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