How deforestation affects our planet

Today I want to explain how and why deforestation is horribly affecting our planet and our environment.

Firstly, the loss of trees can cause climate change which is really bad for the environment and us human beings. And the loss of trees can also cause deforestation, fewer crops, and flooding. But how can we stop this you ask, by not cutting down as many trees as you want or when you cut down 1000 trees you have to plant double the amount of trees.  

The natural climate solution, what is a natural climate solution you might ask, well it is a restoration and land management activities that increase carbon storage and spread greenhouse gas across the wetlands, grasslands, and forest. And another natural climate solution is: you guessed it trees. But if we cut down all those trees we could not breathe and not smell that fresh air and feel that wind in your face.

Lastly, so many animals die a year just from deforestation and people cutting down trees. And to answer your question: 5 million animals die a year. But deforestation can lead to animals directly losing their habitat in the wild. And they are losing their home and their food.

So, in conclusion, that is why deforestation is a big problem. And also why we should stop cutting down trees. Thank you for reading my explanation of how deforestation is affecting our planet.

By Carla-Rose