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The Negative Effects of Deforestation and How to Control
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Reports show that half of the world's forests have already been destroyed due to
deforestation. Deforestation is the act of removing a forest or group of trees
for non-forest purposes. While cutting down trees is necessary for human
survival, deforestation has adverse effects on the environment that must be
controlled.
One of the main reasons for deforestation is to use trees as resources for
essential items such as paper, furniture, and charcoal. Additionally,
deforestation is carried out to clear land for farming and human settlements.
However, as the population grows, more forests are cleared, and the adverse
effects of deforestation on the environment become more apparent.
Deforestation harms the environment in several ways. Firstly, cutting down
forests destroys animal habitats, leaving them with no place to live.
Deforestation also leads to erosion, making it difficult for plants to grow and
leaving the land vulnerable to landslides. Finally, deforestation worsens air
pollution by removing natural air filters that convert carbon dioxide into
oxygen. The removal of trees leads to increased carbon dioxide build-up, which
pollutes the atmosphere.
To control deforestation, several measures can be taken. One of them is making
better use of farming land to reduce the need for clearing more forests.
Additionally, laws to limit deforestation must be enforced strictly.
Reforestation must also be carried out systematically by planting new trees and
plants in areas where deforestation has occurred to replace what was destroyed.
In conclusion, while deforestation is necessary up to a point, its adverse
effects on the environment must be controlled. It is crucial to take measures
such as making better use of farming land, enforcing laws to limit
deforestation, and systematically carrying out reforestation to replace what was
destroyed. This will ensure that the damage caused by deforestation is never too
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