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What is deforestation?


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Deforestation Quotes: A tree is beautiful, but what's more, it has a right to life; like water, the sun and the stars, it is essential. Deforestation is the action or process of clearing of forests ; also :the state of having been cleared of forests.

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Yes. Deforestation contributes to the greenhouse effect, and can cause climate changes, soil erosion, and extinction of species. Deforestation is the action or process of clearing of forests ; also : the state of having been cleared of forests.

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Deforestation:1:the state of being clear of trees; 2:the removal of trees.

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests, the cause of which is normally implied to be human activity. Thanks, ChaCha!

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Deforestation involves the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and woodlands. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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