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An Essay - Deforestation Deforestation Introduction : Deforestation is the act of cutting down or burning trees in large scale in an area. It is a global concern at present. Due to deforestation, many wild animals and birds have already become extinct and many are on the way of it and we are heading towards a disastrous situation. Causes of deforestation: The causes of deforestation are many in number. The rapidly growing population is a constant threat to the forests because they need food and shelter. For this reason, people are cutting down trees indiscriminately all over the world. Everyday the world is losing hundreds of acres of forest area. There is a close contact between drought and deforestation - regular drought is one of the pre-symptoms of deforestation. The other reasons for deforestation are: (a) too much pressure on grazing lands, (b) excessive cultivation, (c) soil erosion. The increasing effects of all these factors expedite the process of deforestation. Impact of