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21 de sept. de 2021 · Deforestation is the mass removal of trees over a wide area, often for agricultural or industrial purposes. It threatens wildlife, human lives, and the climate, and animal agriculture is one of the main drivers of deforestation.
6 de abr. de 2023 · Destroying forests alters weather patterns, destroys habitats, and negatively affects rural communities, leading to food insecurity and causing irreversible damage to entire ecosystems. So how does deforestation affect the environment and what threats does it pose to living species? —
7 de dic. de 2022 · Deforestation is the large-scale destruction of trees and forests that affects ecosystems, climate, and human health. Learn why it matters, how it happens, and what we can do to stop it.
Explore long-term changes in deforestation, and deforestation rates across the world today. Learn how human activities have reduced forest cover by one-third over the past 10,000 years, and how technological innovations may help slow down the trend.
8 de abr. de 2024 · Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans for various purposes, such as crops, grazing, and wood products. It has serious environmental and social impacts, such as climate change, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline.
21 de feb. de 2024 · Deforestation also threatens the world’s biodiversity. Tropical forests are home to great numbers of animal and plant species. When forests are logged or burned, it can drive many of those species into extinction. Some scientists say we are already in the midst of a mass-extinction episode.
Deforestation is a crisis for the whole planet, destroying natural forests and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. WWF helps to protect forests by reducing demand for unsustainable products, promoting sustainable forest management and supporting projects to restore or replant forests. Learn more about the causes, consequences and solutions of deforestation.
