What are the effects of deforestation and benefits of agroforesty?

Explanation

(i) Burning of forest wood release stored carbon, a negative impact just opposite of carbon sequestration.
(ii) Trees and plants bind the soil particles. Deforestation increases soil evasion and decreases soil fertility.
(iii) The amount of runoff water increases soil erosion and also creates flash flooding, thus reducing moisture and humidity.
(iv) It decreases the bio-diversity significantly as their habitats are disturbed and disruption of natural cycles.
(v) Loss of livelihood for forest dwellers and rural people.
(vi) Increased global warming and account for one-third of total `CO_(2)` emission.
(vii) Loss of life support resources, fuel, medicinal herbs and wild edible fruits.
(viii) It triggers adverse climatic conditions and alters water cycle in ecosystem.