1. Deforestation and Its Impact on a Sustainable Future Presented by Heather Bartel 15532569 EDC171 Assignment 2B

2. Deforestation is the intentional process of permanently removing forest area from the planets surface. Although this process has been in action for decades, deforestations link to a sustainable future has brought the topic to a forefront in recent years. 3. Causes of Deforestation: Timber 4. Causes of Deforestation: Agriculture 5. Causes of Deforestation: Cattle Ranching 6. Effects of Deforestation: Loss of Habitat/Extinction 7. Effects of Deforestation: Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions 8. Effects of Deforestation: Disruption of Water Cycle and Soil Erosion 9. What Can We Do? 10. Preventing Deforestation: Use Recycled Paper 11. Preventing Deforestation: Use Recycled Timber 12. Preventing Deforestation: Consume Local Produce Sourced from Sustainable Farms 13. Preventing Deforestation: Using Bio-Energy 14. Preventing Deforestation: Spread Knowledge 15. The worlds forest areas are essential in maintaining a more sustainable planet Earth