Question

write few points to show the consequence of forest. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

• loss of valuable timber resources
• degradation of catchment areas
• loss of biodiversity and extinction of plants and animals
• loss of wildlife habitat and depletion of wildlife
• loss of natural regeneration and reduction in forest cover
• global warming
• loss of carbon sink resource and increase in percentage of CO2 in atmosphere
• change in the microclimate of the area with unhealthy living conditions
• soil erosion affecting productivity of soils and production
• ozone layer depletion
• health problems leading to diseases
• loss of livelihood for tribal people and the rural poor, as approximately 300 million people are directly dependent upon collection of non-timber forest products from forest areas for their livelihood.

Answer 2

The consequence of forest are as follows :

• Timber resources are being depleted.
• catchment areas deterioration
• extinction of flora and animals and loss of biodiversity
• habitat destruction and wildlife extinction
• Natural forest regeneration is being lost, and forest cover is being reduced.
• temperature rises
• Carbon sinks are being depleted, and CO2 levels in the atmosphere are rising.
• a shift in the microclimate of the area, resulting in poor living circumstances
• Erosion of soils has an impact on soil productivity and output.
• Destruction of the ozone layer
• illnesses caused by health difficulties
• Loss of livelihood for tribal people and the rural poor, since nearly 300 million people rely on the gathering of non-timber forest products for their subsistence.