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2.3 Consequences of deforestation
• Climate imbalance - The shade provided by the trees keeps the gelba moist and contributes to the re-
lease of water vapor in the air. Deforestation causes an imbalance in the atmospheric temperature. Some
animal species have to leave their habitats through tree felling. It is very often the case that they have
difficulty in surviving and adapting to new habitats.
• Increase in Global Warming - Trees use greenhouse gases and restore the natural balance of the atmos-
phere, which makes them very important in controlling global warming. Deforestation increases greenho-
use gases, which contributes to global warming.
• Soil erosion - Deforestation contributes to the exposure of the soil, which is exposed to direct sunlight,
causing the soil to dry out.
• Floods - The trees have the ability to absorb and store rainfall. Deforestation disrupts water flow and
leads to flooding in some areas and drought in others.
• Wildlife Extinction - Deforestation contributes to the extinction of animal species. Many different species
of both plants and animals have become extinct in the last few decades. 1
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