DEFORESTATION

 

DEFORESTATION

 

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eforestation means cutting down trees in large scale. Today it has become a global problem. This problem is increasing day by day. There are many causes of deforestation. Population explosion is the main cause of deforestation. People cut down trees in large number to draw quick profit from them. To get more space for cultivation they are deforesting. They use the wood from the trees to make buildings and furniture or to burn the trees for heat. They also make their house in forestland cutting down trees. As a result, trees are being cutting down rapidly. There are many bad effects of deforestation on men and animals. Due to deforestation carbon-di-oxide is increasing worldwide. Since carbon-di-oxide is a greenhouse gas, so the world is becoming warmer. As a result the sea level is rising. Deforestation hampers ecological balance. It brings about various natural disasters. It also causes great harm to the animals. Most of the animals have lost their living place due to deforestation. It has many bad effects on climate. Today our climate has changed drastically. Effective measures should be taken by the government to stop deforestation. The common people should be informed of the danger of deforestation and have to understand them that trees are our best friends.