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In some cases, deforestation can be beneficial. Given the right mix of social needs, economic opportunities, and environmental conditions, it can be a rational conversion from one type of land use to a more productive one. The tragedy lies in the fact that most lands that have been deforested in recent decades are not suited for long-term farming or ranching and they quickly degrade once the forest has been cut and burnt.

CONSEQUENCES OF DEFORESTATION

Soil degradation and erosion

Changes in climatic conditions

Destruction of natural habitats

Soil erosionIt causes an increase in soil erosion . As the top soil gets eroded the lower hard and rocky soil with less humus gets exposed. This soil is less fertile. Over time continued soil erosion can convert the land into a desert . This is called desertification.

CHANGES IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS It causes an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere . A possible consequences of this is global warming as carbon dioxide traps the heat rays reflected by the surface of the earth . The consequent increase in the atmospheric temperature can affect the living organisms.

DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL HABITATS

It may cause reduction in groundwater due to decreased water absorption capacity of the soil . The reduction in absorption of water into the soil can results in floods. It causes shortage of products we get from forests . it can affect the water cycle and may results in lower rainfall. This can result in floods .

MADE BY - DIVYA VIDYADHARAN 12