Environmental

Deforestation

• Deforestation is the permanent removal of forests to use the land for other purposes, such as agriculture, urban development, or resource extraction.
• Major causes of deforestation include logging, clearing land for agriculture, and expansion of infrastructure like roads and settlements.
• Deforestation has significant environmental impacts, including habitat loss, soil erosion, disruption of water cycles, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
• Strategies to reduce deforestation include sustainable forest management, reforestation efforts, and policies to protect and preserve remaining forests.
• Exam tips: Be able to describe the causes and effects of deforestation, and discuss potential solutions to this global environmental issue.