Deforestation in India
Deforestation in India is the widespread destruction of major
forest loss,[1] where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares (34×106 acres) a year.[1]
History
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Dynamics
Several causes supported deforestation, including
Himalayas debris thrown down slopes due to reckless use of excavator machines for widening of roads and making of new roads has completely destroyed vast areas of Forest.[citation needed
] Due to the colonization from all over the country trees were cutted down as a primary source of fuel. These trees are used for cooking food and other daily needs which require fuel.
Results
Deforestation has affected the lives of wild animals and birds including bats.[3] Birds like sparrow, pigeon and crow are becoming rarer due to deforestation. Due to deforestation India is facing water problems in urban cities and villages.
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59486-734-7.
- ^ "Case studies of Andaman Island, Uttara Kannada". org.uy. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Deforestation Serious Threat to Bats in India". Indian Express. Archived from the original on August 21, 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
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