What are the adverse effects of deforestation
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The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for indigenous people.
Deforestation means large-scale cutting of forests. The forest lands are converted into farms, ranches, and urban areas through deforestation. Another cause behind deforestation is the cutting of trees for timber and fuel. Deforestation has also been used in war situations to deprive an enemy of cover for its forces and other vital resources. It essentially leads to the extinction of vital things and destroys the ecological balance of nature. Thus causing:-
Heavy Soil Erosion
Extinction of flora and fauna
Relocation of wildlife to urban areas
Global warming
Silting of Rivers and Dams
Flooding
Desertification
The danger of submersion of coastal areas and glaciers
Deforestation: A major cause for climate change