Deforestation in India
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.[1] Where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year.[1]
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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.[2][better source needed]
Dynamics
Several causes supported deforestation, including colonization, agricultural expansion, firewood collection, timber harvesting and extension of cultivation on slopes.[3]Due to the colonization from all over the country trees are cut down as a primary source of fuel .These trees are used for cooking food and other daily needs which require fuel .
Effects
Deforestation has affected the lives of wild animals and birds including bats.[4]Mostly birds like sparrow,pigeon and crow are becoming rarer due to deforestation . Due to deforestation India is facing water problems in urban cities and villages.
