Deforestation and forest degradation are the biggest threats

Last updated: 7/8/2022

Deforestation and forest degradation are the biggest threats to forests worldwide. Deforestation occurs when forests are converted to non-forest uses, such as agriculture and road construction. Forest degradation occurs when forest ecosystems lose their capacity to provide important goods and services to people and nature. Is this sustainable land use? Why or why not? Explain your thinking.