Deforestation has various negative effects on the environment, including:
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Loss of biodiversity as many plant and animal species lose their habitat.
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Disruption of the water cycle and soil erosion, leading to flooding and droughts.
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Increased greenhouse gas emissions as trees are a natural carbon sink.
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Climate change impacts due to the reduction in carbon sequestration.
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Disruption of ecosystem services that forests provide, such as oxygen production and water purification. Overall, deforestation can have far-reaching and devastating consequences on both local and global environments.
