DEFORESTATION AND IT'S IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT
DEFORESTATION AND IT ' S IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT AISWARYA A K ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, ERNAKULAM ABSTRACT Deforestation, the deliberate clearing of forests or woodlands, is a pressing global issue with far-reaching environmental consequences. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to deforestation. The primary drivers of deforestation include agricultural expansion, logging, urbanization, and infrastructure development. These activities not only result in the loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction but also contribute significantly to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The impact of deforestation on the environment is profound and multifaceted. Loss of forest cover disrupts the water cycle, leading to altered rainfall patter