Erosion and deforestation

Summary

Vegetation maintains soils and prevents erosion. It plays a major role in the water cycle and directly influences the climate.

Soils deprived of vegetation are washed away by rain. The local climate is perturbed. The environmental consequences are considerable.

To illustrate the link between deforestation and the erosion of soils.
To understand the impact of deforestation on the environment (ecosystem, climate, landslides…..)

Vegetation cover helps combat soil erosion in two ways:

The roots of trees and shrubs absorb large quantities of rainwater. This augments correspondingly the capacity of soil to be…