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These studies suggest that deforestation leads to biodiversity loss, negatively impacts soil biodiversity and ecosystem services, alters precipitation and river discharge patterns, and affects public health and planetary health, while secondary forest succession and certain plantations can help restore biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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Deforestation, the large-scale removal of forest cover, has significant implications for biodiversity and ecosystem services. Forests are critical habitats for a vast array of species and play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and providing essential services such as carbon sequestration, water regulation, and soil fertility. The loss of forests due to human activities like agriculture, logging, and urbanization poses a severe threat to both biodiversity and the ecosystem services that support human well-being.
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Deforestation has profound negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. It leads to significant losses in species richness and functional diversity, disrupts essential ecological processes, and impairs critical ecosystem services such as water regulation and carbon sequestration. Additionally, deforestation can exacerbate climate change and increase the spread of infectious diseases. While secondary forest succession and planted forests offer some potential for recovery and mitigation, preserving natural forests remains crucial for maintaining biodiversity and the ecosystem services vital for human well-being.
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