NAME : PRANAY MANE

CLASS : SY BMS
DIV : A
R.N : 67
SUB : FC-III
TOPIC : DEFORESTATION
 WHAT IS DEFORESTATION?

Deforestation refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world that are lost
for other uses such as agricultural croplands, urbanization, or mining activities.
Greatly accelerated by human activities since 1960, deforestation has been
negatively affecting natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and the climate. The UN’s
Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the annual rate of deforestation to
be around 1.3 million km2 per decade.
 ADVANTAGES OF DEFORESTATION

1. It creates usable land for human expansion.

2. It is a revenue generator.
3. It creates a chance for discovery.
4. It creates jobs.
5. It gives us materials.
6. It provides tax revenues.
7. It can ease overcrowding issues.
 DISADVANTAGES OF DEFORESTATION

1. It does not provide good soil access.

2. It changes the structure of our atmosphere.
3. It can change weather patterns.
4. It provides a finite revenue boost.
5. It contributes to extinction-level events.
6. It can cause more frequent flooding.
7. It is a finite resource.
8. It changes human culture.
9. It encourages violence.
 HOW TO REDUCE DEFORESTATION

1 .Plant a tree
2. Use less paper
3 .Recycle paper and cardboard
4. Use recycled products
5. Buy only sustainable wood products
7 .Reduce meat consumption
8. Do not burn firewood excessively
THANK YOU