The destruction of forests is called deforestation. It is a global problem. Natural calamities such as forest fire, flood and drought, etc. may destroy forests naturally. On the other hand, as man progresses and the nation develops the forests get cut. This is a man-made reason for deforestation. The rate of natural destruction of forests is quite less compared to manmade reasons.
Impact of deforestation Deforestation causes very far reaching effects. It increases the quantity of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Greenhouse effect becomes more severe. Soil erosion takes place and farm fertility deteriorates. The forests of peninsular India have mainly decreased due to deforestation. Due to deforestation many living organisms have lost their abodes. Moreover, with increasing population, the areas of humans are expanding and merging . with forests. As a result, the wild animals have started entering urban settlements in search of food and water. Carnivorous animals entering human areas and killing them and their domestic animals has become quite common now.