Deforestation
Deforestation is the large scale removal of forests
Causes of deforestation
1. Converting forest land to agricultural land, dam cite, industrial or housing land
2. Felling trees for industrial purpose, fire wood etc.
3. Overgrazing of cattle in the forest land
4. Forest fire
Effects of deforestation
The after effects of deforestation are:1. Global warming
Increase in carbon dioxide and air pollutants contribute to global warming
2. Soil erosion, land slide and flood
In absence of trees, soil get washed away with rain water easily and its after effects like river sedimentation, loss of fertility of land, land slide and flood occurred
3. Draught
Decrease in rainfall and under ground water storage enhance draught and its after effects like crop failure and famine
4. Loss of habitat for wild life and subsequent extinction of some of the species of flora and fauna
5. Lack of availability of forest commodities adversely effect the economy of the country and increase of living expenses
6. Tribal people are adversely affected as they depend forests for their livelihood and fuel
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