Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non forest land. This removal or destruction of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced biodiversity, causing global warming and drop in rainfall. It results in less water in the soil and moisture in the atmosphere. It effects the medicinal conservation and the recharge of aquifers. Deforested areas become sources of surface water runoff, resulting into flash flooding.
In general, deforestation affects the whole environment, causing the greenhouse effect, population shifts and extinctions. It accelerates soil erosion. The tree roots bind soil together. If trees are removed from the steep slopes with shallow soil, it increases the risk of landslides and can threaten people living nearby.
As a result, the world we hand over to our next generation would be without the bounties of nature. Deforestation needs to be replaced by afforestation. Global warming should be tackled by reducing the use of air conditioners and fossil fuel. Recycling of paper should be practiced. Man should behave like a responsible creature and must think that this earth is a gift from our ancestors and we have to keep it safe and healthy as a legacy for our children.
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