Is Deforestation necessary for Economic Development?

Economic Growth versus Conservation of the Rainforest?
Which should be the main concern of the Government?
What say you???

Note : May want to go to the following websites for infor before sharing your ideas ……
1. Introduction to the Amazon rainforest
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest
http://www.worldwildlife.org/what/wherewework/amazon/index.html
2. Importance of the Amazon rainforest
http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm

Looking forward to your ideas ……………. Cheers