Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Province of Iloilo
District of Miagao
LA CONSOLACION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Miagao, Iloilo
Handouts in Science and Health VI
DEFORESTATION
Is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter
converted to a non-forest use.
The act of cutting down or burning all the trees in an area.

Causes of Deforestation:
1. Agricultural Activities
Is one of the major factors affecting deforestation. Due to
overgrowing demand for food products, huge amount of tress are fell
down to grow crops and for cattle gazing.

2. Logging
Wood based industries like paper, match-sticks, furniture, and
supplies like firewoods and, charcoal.

3.

Urbanization
Overpopulation too

directly

affects forest covers,

as with the expansion of cities more land is needed to establish

housing and settlements. Therefore forest land is reclaimed.

4. Desertification of land
It occurs due to land abuse making it unfit for growth of trees.

5. Mining
Require considerable amount of forest land. Apart from this, roads and
highways have to be built to make way for trucks and other equipment.

6. Forest Fires
Another example would be forest blazes; hundreds of trees are lost
each year due to forest fires in various portions of the world.

Effects of

Deforestation:

1. Loss of species
Seventy percent of the worlds plants and animals live in forests and
are losing their habitats to deforestation.

2. Water cycle
Trees are important to the water cycle. They absorb rain fall and
produce water vapour that is released into the atmosphere. Trees also
lessen the pollution in water.

3. Soil erosion
Tree roots anchor the soil. Without trees, the soil is free to wash or
blow away, which can lead to vegetation growth problems.

4. Life quality
Due to deforestation this can decrease local water quality and
contribute to poor health in populations in the area.

5. Loss of plants and animals living habitat

There is no place for animals to stay because forests have been
destroy.

Solution to Deforestation:
1. Plant a tree.
2. Go paperless.
3. Recycle and buy recycled products.
4. Look for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on wood and
wood products.
5. Eat vegetarian meals as often as possible.
Cooperation and immediate action are needed to decrease forest
product consumption, reduce forest destruction, and avoid denuded
forest areas throughout the world.
Ending deforestation is our best chance to conserve wildlife and defend
the rights of forest communities. On top of that, its one of the
quickest and most cost effective ways to curb global warming. Thats
why there were campaigning for a deforestation-free future.

Somewhere out there is a tree, tirelessly producing oxygen so

you can breathe. I think you owe it an apology

-House

References:
Pictures
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=deforestation

http://plastbak.com.ua/en/index.php/tanksforagriculture
https://www.google.com/search?q=logging
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-urbanization-must-focuson-helping-migrants-2013-02-26
https://www.google.com/search?q=desertification+of+land
https://www.google.com/search?q=mining
https://www.google.com/search?q=forest+fire
https://www.google.com/search?q=palm+oil
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=water+cycle
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=soil+erosion
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=soil+erosion
http://www.123rf.com/photo_36197261_image-of-lemurs-in-naturalhabitat-animals-and-wildlife.html https://www.google.com/search?
q=pictures+of+plants+or+trees
Others

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_clearing

https://www.coursehero.com/file/p31en7b/Bradford-By-AlinaDeforestation-Facts-Causes-Effects-LiveScience-TechMedia/

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-ofdeforestation.php

Prepared by:
Allen Joy Monsale BEED III-A