10 Interesting Fact About The causes and effects of deforestation

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• Deforestation is one of the main causes of climate change in the world.
• Every year, around 18 million hectares of forests are lost due to deforestation.
• Forests store about 300 gigatons of carbon dioxide, which if released will cause an increase in global temperature.
• Deforestation also causes loss of wildlife habitats and threatens their survival.
• Amazon rainforest which is the lungs of the world, has lost about 17% of the extent due to deforestation.
• Deforestation also has an impact on the loss of natural resources such as wood and water.
• illegal logging and forest burning can also cause natural disasters such as floods and landslides.
• Deforestation can trigger conflicts between indigenous peoples and companies that want to use their forests.
• Greening program can help repair damage due to deforestation, but cannot replace the original forest that has been lost.
• Efforts to reduce deforestation need to be carried out by all parties, including the government, companies, and the community.