Deforestation

Consequences

less interception

increased surface run-off

Loss of major carbon stores

Decreased rainfall

Droughts

Increase of CO2

Global warming

Less oxygen production

Displacement of communities

Less variety of plants

Loss of biodiversity

Possible extincition of animal species

Loss of habitats

Loss of food and natural resources

Loss of soil structure and depth

Soil erosion occurs quicker

Loss of soil minerals

infertil soil

Floods

Droughts

Causes

Construction

Shelter

Cities

Homes

Furniture

Tools

Paper

Cultivation

80% of forest losses

Commercial farming

Livestock and crops

Food supplies

Logging

Mining activities

infrastructure

coal, minerals and oil