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What are the consequences of deforestation?

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increase in poverty

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The clearing of forests for farming and fuel. Deforestation and other types of overexploitation of land also increase the risk of flooding and landslides.

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One of the consequences of deforestation is a loss of biodiversity. Deforestation also increases greenhouse gas emissions, disrupts the water cycle, increases soil erosion and decreases the natural beauty of an area.
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