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Causes, effects and solutions of
deforestation
Prepared by,
Wengelawit Paulos
What is deforestation
 Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees by humans and the
clearing or thinning of forests for material usage. Deforestation
represents one of the largest issues in global land use.
 Including removal of the trees for wood products and for croplands
and grazing lands. In the practice of clear-cutting, all the trees are
removed from the land, which completely destroys the forest.
 Conversion of forests to land used for other purposes has a long
history. Earth’s croplands, which cover about 49 million square km are
mostly deforested land.
Causes of deforestation
 Deforestation occurs due to both natural and human-induced events.
However, human activities are the major cause of deforestation. Some of the
major manmade causes are;
 Agriculture
 Conversion of forests for cropland and grazing is a major driver of
deforestation.
 Logging
 Unsustainable logging practices can lead to forest degradation and habitat
loss.
 Urbanization
 Expanding cities and infrastructure often encroach on forested areas.
Causes contd..
 Natural events, such as forest fires, hurricanes, and droughts, can
destroy forests.
 Natural causes of deforestation include:Forest fires that release CO2
into the atmosphere.
 Diseases affecting trees.
 Parasites.
 Extreme weather events such as hurricanes or floods. That can also
like human made causes can be a serious cause for deforestation in
some areas.
Effects of deforestation
 Deforestation being a common environmental problem the effects are
a major inconvenience to the world climate and atmosphere.
 Deforestation has severe environmental impacts and consequences.
Over 420 million hectares of forest have been lost since 1990. The
loss of natural habitats and biodiversity has led to a species extinction
rate that is 100 to 1,000 times faster than the natural rate. Every
second, a forest the size of a football field is cut down, and every year,
forested areas equal to the size of Portugal are lost. Clearing forests
not only reduces their carbon storage capacity but also increases
greenhouse gas emissions due to the reduction of vegetation cover.
Effects contd..
 Not only does deforestation affect global warming by releasing CO2
but,there are effects of Soil Erosion
 Tree roots help hold soil in place. Without them, soil erodes, leading
to degraded land.
 Water Cycle Disruption
 Forests influence rainfall patterns, and deforestation can lead to
reduced rainfall and water scarcity.
The social consequences/effects
 Loss of Livelihoods
 Deforestation can displace indigenous communities and disrupt their
traditional ways of life. Habitat Loss is also an effect, deforestation
destroys habitats for countless species, leading to extinction.
 Then habitat loss leads to Species Extinction
 The loss of biodiversity weakens ecosystems and disrupts natural
balances.
 And also Economic Instability
 Depletion of forest resources can harm local economies that rely on
them.
Solutions for deforestation
 The importance of slowing deforestation — or stopping the causes of
deforestation altogether — cannot be overstated. it’s important to be
proactive about what you can do personally to prevent additional
environmental damage.
 1. Reduce Consumption (A Major Cause of Deforestation)
 Overconsumption is one of the biggest causes of deforestation
transitioning to more sustainable practices can decrease our strain on
the planet and thus reduce deforestation. The first step to fixing
overconsumption is to decrease our incredible, entirely unnecessary
rate of food production. station.
Solutions contd..
 We can also approach deforestation at home byGoing to the grocery
store with a list and buying only what you need
 Organizing your week with meal prep
 Eating your leftoversetc..
 The other major solution for deforestation is..
 2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Lower the Demand for Logging
 Reduce, reuse and recycle whatever you can — especially paper products.
After reducing your consumption as much as possible, reuse products
until they are depleted or used up. Then, recycle them correctly according
to your local guidelines. These everyday habits can make a difference.
Thank you

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