Question

What are the causes of deforestation?

Answer 1

1. Forests are cleared to accommodate expanding urban areas and fulfill their ever-increasing requirements.
2. Forests are destroyed to clear land for crops and cattle grazing.
3. Trees are cut down to be used for firewood.
4. Procuring land for cultivation.
5. Building houses and factories
6. Making furniture or using wood as fuel.
7. Some natural causes of deforestation are forest fires and severe droughts.