These days, it is widely believed that forests are an integral part of the Earth since it purifies the air. Despite its value, deforestation has had a sharp rise recently, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
Therefore
, several major causes and harmful effects related to the issue will be addressed in the following paragraphs.
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To begin
with, a partial cause of the above problem is agricultural expansion. Linking Words
For instance
, small-scale farmers have been converting forest land to cropland and pasture, mostly for subsistence, which is growing crops or raising livestock to meet daily needs. Linking Words
Furthermore
, the massive construction of urban infrastructure and residential housing can cause actions of logging and cutting trees in these areas. Linking Words
For example
, local residents have destroyed primary woodlands to build industrial parks, widen roads, or extend houses to serve their needs in recent years.
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then
, several consequences could be taken into consideration. Linking Words
First
and foremost, one of the unsettling effects of deforestation is the loss of plant and animal species due to the loss of their habitats; as studies have shown that 70% of land animals and plant species live in the jungle. Linking Words
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also
include soil erosion and coastal flooding. Trees help the land to retain water and topsoil, which provides rich nutrients to sustain forest life; Linking Words
consequently
, by these unsustainable agricultural practices, erosion will occur more frequently through excessive rains and floods, especially in coastal regions.
In conclusion, deforestation is one of the biggest challenges that humanity faces today and in the future. Linking Words
As a result
, governments should implement legislation, policies and procedures associated with protecting woodlands as well as raise people's awareness in terms of its importance.Linking Words