Deforestation

Last updated at August 14, 2026 by

It means clearing or cutting of trees or forests over large area.

Forests are cut so that land can be used for different purposes like building houses,making roads etc

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What are the causes of deforestation?

Trees are cut for-

Agriculture

Trees are cut to Provide Land for Agriculture and Cultivation

Housing

Trees are cut to Provide Land for Houses and Factories

Furniture and Paper

Trees are cut to obtain wood .Wood from trees are used to make Furniture

Fuel

Wood from trees is burnt and used as fuel for cooking etc

Natural Causes

Deforestation also happens due to natural causes like forest fires,drought etc

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De Forestation Decrease in Trees or forests (over large area) Deforestation Natural Causes Examples Flood Forest Fire Climate Change Manmade Causes Examples Housing Agriculture Furniture

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