Fur Trading

Definition

Fur trading refers to the exchange of animal fur, particularly during the early modern period when it was a significant economic activity. It involved the trapping and hunting of animals for their fur, which was then traded with European settlers.

Related terms

Habitat Loss: The destruction or alteration of natural habitats due to human activities such as deforestation or urbanization.

Overhunting: The excessive hunting of wildlife beyond their sustainable population levels, often leading to species decline or extinction.

Fur Trade Routes: The established paths taken by traders and trappers for transporting furs from remote areas to markets or trading posts.