Consequences of Deforestation

Loss of biodiversity: The species, due to the mistreatment of the environment, need to adapt to other habitats , which can be unknown or not adaptable for them. This causes some species to be in danger of extinction, which is a tragedy for nature.

The melomys rubicola is the first mammal extinction caused by climate change.

Variations in the weather: Climate change is frequently associated with deforestation, because without this trees, the sun's rays can't be blocked anymore. So extreme temperatures are affecting the ground, which induces variability in the weather conditions and in the environment.

An example of the deforestation that directly affects the ground.

Floods: The deforestation also causes the environment to stop having the capacity to regulate the water flows as rivers and streams. This is caused because the trees maintain this control; as well as the absorption of large amounts of water for the care of the soil.

An example of a flood caused by deforestation in Santa Fé, Argentina.

Trees are essential to counteract greenhouse gases with oxygen, decreasing the damage of global warming. Without them, the genereated impact on the environment is much more; contributing to the deterioration of our planet.