Question

What happens to the soil when trees are cut down?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Deforestation can have destructive effects on soils. ... Logging and small-scale removal of trees exposes soil to rain splash which loosens and dislodges soil particles, eroding soil and creating a more impermeable bare surface, which increases runoff. Above: An example of deforestation and erosion.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Deforestation can have destructive effects on soils. ... Logging and small-scale removal of trees exposes soil to rain splash which loosens and dislodges soil particles, eroding soil and creating a more impermeable bare surface, which increases runoff. Above: An example of deforestation and erosion.