Desforestation

​

​

Deforestation is a process of complete and permanent disappearance of forests, currently caused mostly by human activities. Although the concept applies to the loss of forest. Deforestation, which is a quantitative loss of forested surface, are ecosystems of enormous environmental importance for a variety of reasons, and historically have always been one of the main bases for the flourishing of civilizations. They are sources of numerous useful products for humans, such as wood, medicinal substances, fruits and fibers, in addition to various environmental services.

​

José Lopes

​

​