Agricultural expansion, particularly for large-scale farming and livestock grazing, is the leading cause of deforestation globally.

Tropical rainforests, with their rich biodiversity and rapid deforestation rates, are the most affected biome.

Deforestation leads to reduced carbon sequestration, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and loss of habitat for carbon-storing species, contributing to climate change.

Land conversion refers to the transformation of natural ecosystems, such as forests or grasslands, into agricultural land.

Deforestation leads to reduced soil erosion control, increasing the risk of soil erosion and degradation.

Deforestation results in loss of habitat, reduced genetic diversity, and increased species extinction, posing a significant threat to biodiversity.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) includes measures to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.

Afforestation refers to the planting of trees on land that was not previously forested.

Deforestation can lead to reduced water filtration, increased flooding, and loss of watersheds, affecting the water cycle.

Deforestation can lead to reduced water filtration, affecting the quality and availability of water resources.

Deforestation can lead to the loss of indigenous communities, disruption of cultural practices, and reduced access to natural resources, contributing to the loss of traditional knowledge.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat deforestation.

Forest restoration refers to the process of restoring a degraded forest to its natural state.

Deforestation can lead to loss of income sources, reduced access to natural resources, and increased vulnerability to climate change, affecting the livelihoods of local communities.

Deforestation can lead to reduced pollination services, affecting plant reproduction and agricultural productivity.