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'''Deforestation in India''' is the widespread destruction of major forests. It was mainly caused by environmental degradation; the result of stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss.<ref name=int><ref name="Gore2009">{{cite book|first=Al |last=Gore|authorlink=Al Gore|title=Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis|url={{google books |plainurl=y |id=POXvAAAAMAAJ}}|date=3 November 2009|publisher=Rodale Books|isbn=978-1-59486-734-7 |chapter =9 |pp= 174, 192, 184, 186, 192, 172]}</ref> Where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year.<ref name="int"/> '''Deforestation in India''' is the widespread destruction of major forests. It was mainly caused by environmental degradation; the result of stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss.<ref name=int><ref name="Gore2009">{{cite book|first=Al |last=Gore|authorlink=Al Gore|title=Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis|url={{google books |plainurl=y |id=POXvAAAAMAAJ}}|date=3 November 2009|publisher=Rodale Books|isbn=978-1-59486-734-7 |chapter =9 |pp= 174, 192, 184, 186, 192, 172}}</ref> Where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year.<ref name="int"/>
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Deforestation in India is the widespread destruction of major forests. It was mainly caused by environmental degradation; the result of stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year.

Women carring wood in Rajasthan of India

History

Deforestation started with the growth of agriculture, but was exacerbated in the nineteenth century when British commercial forestry operations destroyed Indian forests mainly in western and southern areas.

Causes

Several causes supported deforestation, including colonization, agricultural expansion, firewood collection, timber harvesting and extension of cultivation on slopes.

Effects

Deforestation has affected the lives of wild animals and birds including bats.

References

  1. Cite error: The named reference int was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. "Case studies of Andaman Island, Uttara Kannada". org.uy. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  3. "Deforestation: Causes, Effects and Control Strategies" (PDF). intechopen.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. "Deforestation Serious Threat to Bats in India". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
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