Question

What are effects on environment by over utilization of forest

Answer 1

Explanation:

The consequences of overutilization of forests includes the threatening of biodiversity and destruction of resources. Explanation: The overutilization refers to the overexploitation of forest resources and they lead to the destruction of natural resources as soil erosion, wild plants.

Answer 2

Our environment is affected in the following ways:

1. Deforestation - Excessive cutting of trees has led to the destruction of natural habitats of many animals, it has also led to soil erosion and low levels of oxygen which was expelled during photosynthesis.
2. Decrease in the availability of forest products - Overexploitation of timber, fuelwood has led to continuos felling of tress and rapid depletion of forest resources.
3. Lowering of the water table - Due to low absorption rates of rainwater, the underground water table has also depleted leading to higher chances of drought and water problems.
4. Soil erosion - The felling of trees has led to the washing away of the top layer of soil which is believed to be the most fertile.