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SC voices concern over deforestation

In news:

Chief Justice of India said:

Deforestation is so rapid that before anyone knows everything will be lost
Condemned humanity’s tendency to abuse natural resources for greed and profit.
Estimate the value of a tree, factoring in the value of the quantum of oxygen it emits in its lifetime.

From Prelims Point Of View:

Deforestation

Large-scale removal of trees from forests (or other lands) for the facilitation of human activities.
Result in the loss of biodiversity, damage to natural habitats, disturbances in the water cycle, and soil erosion.
Contributor to climate change and global warming.

Reasons:

Agriculture – small-scale and large scale farming
Logging – cutting of trees for use as raw material
Mining and urban expansion – clearing of forest area for the construction of infrastructure

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