Deforestation

DEFORESTATION

Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing and constru

Harmful effects of deforestation
Climate change
Desertification
Soil erosion
Fewer crops
Flooding
Increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Consequences of deforetation

So, how we can stop deforestation???

• Plant a tree where you can
• Go paperless at home and in the office
• Buy recycled products and then recycle them again
• Buy certified wood products
• Support the products of companies that are commited to reducing deforestation
• Race awareness in your circle and in your community

Why is it important to stop deforestation???

Preserving tropical forests helps protect the millions of plant and animal spieces– many of which have been invaluable to human medicine that are indigenous to tropical forests and in danger of extinction

Keeping forests intact also helps prevent floods and drought by regulating regional rainfall

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