Question

write an article in 100-120 words on damages caused by deforestation. you are ram /rama.​

Answer 1

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Deforestation means large scale cutting of forests. The forest lands are converted in to 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 extinction of vital things and destroys the ecological balance of nature. Thus causing:-

Heavy Soil Erosion – The roots of the trees hold the soil firmly keeping it intact. With large scale deforestation soil erosion and landslides have become a normal phenomenon. During heavy rains and typhoons soil is washed away to lower regions. This increases the risk for landslides which can cause seriously threaten the safety of the people and damage their properties.

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Extinction of flora and fauna – Destruction of the forests leads to a tragic loss of biodiversity. Millions of plants and animal species are on the verge of extinction due to deforestation. Countries with tropical forests suffer the greatest causalities due to deforestation.

Relocation of wild life to urban areas – Many wild animals have started relocating to urban areas as a result of massive deforestation. There have been many cases of various wild animals like snakes, bats etc causing accidents in urban areas. Many times wild animals get killed in an effort to capture them. There have been instances of carnivorous predators like lions, tigers and wolfs preying on humans in villages surrounded by forests.

Global warming – The trees absorb the harmful carbon dioxide and release the life sustaining oxygen, thus acting as natural friends of humans. Deforestation increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leading to global warming due to green house effect.

Silting of Rivers and Dams – Deforestation causes large scale deposition of sediments in the rivers. This leads to collection of sediments in the dams, thus reducing their lifespan.

Flooding – Trees absorb water in large quantities during heavy rains. But due to large scale deforestation there are very less tress to retain water. This again leads to heavy floods causing heavy loss of life and property.

Desertification – Deforestation is one of the causes behind the conversion of many fertile tracts of land to deserts. This phenomenon is known as desertification. When mountain forest faces desertion, watersheds are degraded and this leads to the loss of sustained water supplies for lowland communities.

Answer 2

                                Damages due to deforestation

Deforestation is the decline of the woodlands worldwide due to farming various crops, urbanisation, or mining activities. Climate change, soil erosion, fewer crops, floods, increased greenhouse gases  and a host of problems for indigenous people can be exacerbated by the loss of trees and other vegetation.

The predictable impact is the threat to biodiversity. Many endangered and vulnerable species live in the forest. By devastating forests, activities carried out by humans put entire ecosystems at risk, thereby creating ecological imbalances.

It also makes the soil poor and degrades it. In addition to being richer in organic matter, forested soils are typically more resistant to drought, poor weather and severe weather events. Significantly, it includes a significant contribution to climate change as cutting down trees means the less absorption of Co2. It is essential to preserve our planet and thus stop deforestation.