Implications of DEFORESTATION
Species loss--The majority of earth’s species live in the
tropics.  The majority of the species in the tropics have
very limited ranges, increasing the importance of small
patches of land for overall biodiversity.
Local climate change--The loss of rain forest alters
precipitation and cloud patterns.
Global carbon cycle--The burning of the forests
releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,
contributing to the increase in greenhouse gas
concentrations.