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DEFORESTATION

Presented by:

Varun Kumar A.
S1 MBA
Elizabeth Brown
“Certain species may live
in a forest but depend on a
nearby grassland or
wetland for a food source
Meaning:
Deforestation is the elimination
of forest and woodland areas on
the large scale.
Causes:
 Corruption of government institutions
 Population growth

 Urbanization

 Globalization
Problems:
Ecological problem

Evolutionary problem

Social problem
Effects of
deforestation
Vanishing Desertification
Rainforests Disappearance of
Topsoil accumulates ways of life
slowly Negative impact on
Erosion the climate
Flooding Global warming
limited food and Green house effect
shelter
Suggestions:
Stop cutting
Proper management
Forest capacity
legislation
Education and awareness
Life style changes
Greater appreciation for
To strive for
balance:
Ecological function
O2 bank
Replenish nutrient in land
Prevent desertification
Source of timber
Effective use of renewable energy
resources

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