What are the long-term effects of deforestation?

What are the long-term effects of deforestation?

Deforestation can lead to loss of biodiversity, climate change, and disruption of water cycles. Would you like to know more about any specific effect?

How does it affect biodiversity?

When forests are cut down, many species lose their habitats, leading to extinction and reduced biodiversity. This can disrupt ecosystems.

What about its impact on climate change?

Deforestation contributes to climate change by increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, as trees absorb CO2. This accelerates global warming.

Are there any social impacts?

Yes, deforestation can displace communities, affect livelihoods, and lead to conflicts over land use, especially in indigenous areas.

What can be done to mitigate these effects?

Reforestation, sustainable land management, and enforcing laws against illegal logging are effective strategies to mitigate deforestation's effects.