👉 Forest destruction or deforestation refers to the process of cutting down trees for commercial purposes such as timber, fuelwood, and paper production. This can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and changes in climate patterns due to increased carbon dioxide emissions from burning wood. The effects of deforestation are significant because it contributes to climate change, which is caused by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Trees play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's temperature by absorbing heat from the sun and releasing
