Human Impacts on Earth by Jefferson Ortiz

Deforestation

jeffersonortiz070406 — 2025-04-20 13:01:40 UTC

Deforestation means cutting down or clearing away forests on a large scale, and not replanting them. It's like permanently removing a big area of trees.

The consequences of Deforestation

jeffersonortiz070406 — 2025-04-20 13:03:07 UTC

Loss of Habitat: Forests are homes to countless plants and animals. Cutting them down destroys these habitats, leading to a decline in their populations and even extinction. Imagine tearing down entire apartment buildings – where would everyone go?

My solution is Reforestation and Afforestation

jeffersonortiz070406 — 2025-04-20 13:05:48 UTC

Actively planting new trees in areas where forests have been cut down (reforestation) or in areas that were never forests before (afforestation). It's like putting the "leafy blanket" back where it was or even adding more in new places.