Define 'deforestation'. Comment on its effects.

Explanation

1. Deforestation : The permanent removal, decrease or deterioration of forests and woodlands is called deforestation.
2. Effects of deforestation :
(1) Deforestation results in reduction of for est land and extinction of species.
(2) It also increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causing a change in the climate and global warming.
(3) Soil erosion and loss of biodiversity are the result of def orestation. Soil fertility is also reduced.
(4) Fuel wood and timber are shrunken and there is shqrtage for the same.
(5) 1 Landslides occur due to deforestation.
(6) An overall degradation of environment occurs due to deforestation.