The detrimental impacts of deforestation: causes, effects, and potential solutions | [Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan • 2024]

Author(s):

1. S M Nazmuz Sakib: International MBA Institute, Samstagernstrasse . Wollerau Switzerland.

Abstract:

Deforestation is defined as the removal of tree cover doe long-time, is a global issue growing with significant environmental, public health related, and economic consequences. This work reviews the major causes of deforestation, including natural calamities, human activities like commercial and agricultural factors and infrastructure development, and underlying socioeconomic drivers. It highlights the wide-ranging effects of deforestation on Earth's atmosphere, water systems, biodiversity, and health of soil. In addition, the research discusses how deforestation can increase the spread of communicable diseases, reduce access to medicinal plants, and cause long-term financial losses that outweigh short-term gains. Potential solutions like forest transition theory, increasing off-farm employment, and stronger political actions to curb deforestation are also outlined. Overall, this research underscores the need for more sustainable land management practices and forest conservation policies to mitigate the impacts of rampant worldwide deforestation.

Page(s): 1820-1838

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Year: 2024

Keywords:

deforestation , Climate change , Infectious Diseases , forest policy , biodiversity loss , tropical rainforests

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