10 Interesting Fact About The impact of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest
10 Interesting Fact About The impact of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest
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Amazon forest is home to about 10% of animal species in the world.
Deforestation causes loss of habitat for animals and plants, which can then threaten the survival of these species.
Amazon forests produce about 20% oxygen on earth, so deforestation can affect global air quality.
Deforestation can also cause an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, which can worsen climate change.
Amazon forest also contains many medicinal plants that are traditionally used by indigenous people, so deforestation can threaten the continuity of these treatment.
Deforestation can worsen soil and flood erosion, which can damage the soil and human infrastructure.
Amazon forest is also a source of wood and fuel for local residents, so deforestation can affect their economic welfare.
Deforestation can also affect the temperature and rainfall in the region, which can affect agriculture and food security.
Amazon forest also has an important impact on the absorption of carbon dioxide, so deforestation can worsen the increase in greenhouse gases.
Deforestation in Amazon Forest also has an impact on reducing biodiversity throughout the world, because species that live in Amazon forests also have an important role in global ecosystems.
