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How does deforestation affect the environment?

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Deforestation can have a negative impact on the environment because it can be the most dramatic impact for a lot of species. Eighty percent of Earth's land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes
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Effects of Deforestation. Deforestation can have a negative impact on theenvironment. The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Eighty percent of Earth's land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes.
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