Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller

Exercise 2

What is deforestation and what parts of the world are experiencing the greatest forest losses? List some major harmful environmental effects of deforestation. Summarize the story of reforestation in the United States. Explain how increased reliance on tree plantations can reduce overall forest biodiversity and degrade forest topsoil. Summarize the trends in tropical deforestation. What are four major causes of tropical deforestation? Explain how widespread tropical deforestation can convert a tropical forest to tropical grassland (savanna).