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Q.
What are the major reasons of deforestation?
Environmental Issues
Solution:
$1$. Major reason is the conversion of forest to agricultural land, so as to feed the growing human population. Maximum damage to forest cover is caused by biotic factors.
$2$. Trees are axed for timber, fire wood & cattle ranching.
$3$. Slash and Bum Cultivation common called as Jhum cultivation in the North eastern states. (Assam) of In dia has also contributed to deforestation.