What are the consequences of deforestat
Suggest measures to improve Employment opportunities in rural areas.
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What are the consequences of deforestation?
1. Changes in Soil:
Loss of nutrients in the soil that are derived from breakdown of tree leaves.
Increased soil erosion by wind and rain.
Increased flooding due to a lack of water absorption by trees.
Decreased ability to support other plants due to nutrient loss.
2. Loss of biodiversity:
Animals and plants that are unable to grow outside of a forest environment face extinction.
3. Climate change:
Increased greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide) present in the air
when trees are not available to absorb them.
Increased carbon in the air from the burning of trees.
Decreased cooling of land from water evaporation in forests.
4. Impacts on humans:
Decreased availability of wood for cooking and heating.
2 Suggest measures to improve Employment opportunities in rural areas.
More employment in rural areas can be created by taking following steps:
#1. Farmers should diversify agriculture and adopt horticulture
animal rearing, organic farming, pisciculture besides farming.
2. Government should take necessary steps to provide loans to farmers at cheaper rates and from formal sources of credit.
3. Creation of basic infrastructure facilities such as roads, transportation, market and banking will lead to creation of employment opportunities in rural areas.
4. Establishment and promotion of cottage and small scale industries will also increase employment opportunities in rural areas.