What are the causes and consequences of deforestation? Causes of Deforestation:
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Human-made causes:
- Agricultural expansion and clearing land for farming
- Logging for timber, paper, and furniture industries
- Infrastructure development (roads, dams, urbanization)
- Mining operations
- Forest fires (often deliberately set)
Natural causes:
- Wildfires triggered by lightning or extreme heat
- Severe droughts
- Pest infestations
- Natural disasters like floods and cyclones
Consequences of Deforestation:
- Climate change: Increased carbon dioxide levels leading to global warming
- Biodiversity loss: Destruction of wildlife habitats and species extinction
- Soil degradation: Erosion, nutrient depletion, and desertification
- Water cycle disruption: Reduced rainfall and altered weather patterns
- Loss of livelihoods: Indigenous communities and forest-dependent populations lose resources
- Flooding: Increased surface runoff without tree roots to absorb water
- Economic impact: Loss of forest products and ecosystem services
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