Question

Predict the likely effect of continued deforestation on plant and animal life.

short paragraph

Answer 1

Continued deforestation will sharply reduce and fragment habitats, driving population declines and extinctions as plants and animals lose food, shelter, and breeding sites. Isolated populations suffer reduced genetic diversity and disrupted migration, pollination and food webs, while altered microclimates and degraded soils hinder plant regeneration. These changes favor invasive species, weaken ecosystem services like carbon storage and water regulation, and produce cascading, often irreversible losses in biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.