Deforestation is the process whereby ( write a definition )

all i can find is the process where trees are cut down. is this right?

Yes, but there are many devastating results, especially if reforestation is not practiced.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deforestation
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Look at some of these photographs of deforestation. They will give you the best definition.....

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thanks so much for your help . i was a bit stuck with the question because i didn`t understand it. i thought it was the easiest out of the questions i had to answer but it wasn`t . thanks again!

You're very welcome. As you can tell, in many parts of the world, deforestation is a devastating practice.

Yes, your understanding is correct. Deforestation refers to the permanent removal or clearance of trees and vegetation from a forested area. It is the process of cutting down, destroying, or removing trees, usually done by human activities such as logging, agriculture expansion, mining, or urbanization. Deforestation can have significant environmental, ecological, and social impacts, including habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, climate change, and displacement of indigenous populations.