Biodiversity is lost when habitats are destroyed. Additionally, a large ammount of trees can act as massive carbonstore and they can also be home to species that cna potentially have a use for us.
Deforestation Impacts - Soil Erosion and desertification
Forests reduce the impact of heavyrainfall on the ground reducing soil erosion. Tree roots act as anchors and hold layers of soil in place. Over time, a deforested area can become a desert
Deforestation Impacts - Climate change
Deforestation causes changes in the levels of greenhousegasses in the atmosphere.
Due to the permanent removal of trees, the levels of CO2 rise when burnt or decomposed
