Question

What is deforestation? Mention some of the causes and also measures taken to prevent deforestation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Forests are logged to supply timber for wood and paper products, and to clear land for crops, cattle, and housing. Other causes of deforestation include mining and oil exploitation, urbanization, acid rain and wildfires.

Answer 2

Answer:

Deforestation refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world that are lost for other uses such as agricultural croplands, urbanization or mining activities. It is negatively affecting natural ecosystems, biodiversity and the climate.

Some steps that can be taken to stop deforestation are as follows:-

• Increase the area under forest cover by planting more trees or afforestation.
• Declare cutting or destroying of trees as an illegal activity with stringent punishment for people who destroy forests.
• Protect forests from forest fires.
• Discourage the practise of shifting cultivation.
• Prevent overgrazing by animals.
• Encourage social forestry which involves participation of local people in planting trees for their environmental and social benefits.

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