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Deforestation | Definition, History, Consequences, Facts | Britannica Deforestation, clearing or thinning of forests by humans to make the land available for other uses Deforestation is a major driver of terrestrial habitat loss and habitat fragmentation and contributes to global warming Learn about historical and modern deforestation and its effects
Deforestation - Wikipedia Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal and destruction of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use [1] Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use About 31% of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present [2]
Deforestation and Forest Degradation | World Wildlife Fund Two-thirds of global forest cover loss is occurring in the tropic and subtropic regions of the world, where vast clusters of deforestation hot spots—also known as "deforestation fronts"—are destroying the important ecosystem services forests provide
How to tackle the global deforestation crisis - MIT News Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change, producing between 6 and 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2009 study Meanwhile, because trees also absorb carbon dioxide, removing it from the atmosphere, they help keep the Earth cooler
Deforestation | MyNASAData Human activity and other factors result in deforestation Humans clear the natural landscape to make room for farms and pastures, to harvest timber, and to build roads and houses Tropical forests of all varieties, in particular, are disappearing rapidly by human activity
How Does Deforestation Affect the Environment? - Earth. Org However, more than 75% of the Earth’s surface has been modified and degraded by human activities such as deforestation Earth Org looks at the ways in which deforestation affects the environment, and what threats it poses to living species
Deforestation – Definition, Causes, Effects, Control Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees from forests or natural landscapes, often to repurpose the land for agriculture, urban development, or industrial use, leading to habitat loss, decreased biodiversity, and increased carbon emissions