Deforestation is the destruction of forested land, often by commercial logging, agriculture, urbanisation, and other human activities. It involves the clearing or removal of forests and woodlands, leading to a reduction in the area covered by trees. Deforestation has significant environmental consequences, including habitat loss for countless plant and animal species, soil erosion, disruption of water cycles, increased greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, and reduced biodiversity. The drivers of deforestation are complex and often interconnected, involving economic pressures, population growth, and unsustainable land management practices. While logging can provide timber for various uses and agriculture can create land for food production, when these activities are not managed sustainably, they can lead to widespread deforestation with long-lasting negative impacts on ecosystems and human societies. Efforts to combat deforestation include promoting sustainable forestry practices, reforestation initiatives, protecting existing forests through conservation efforts, and addressing the underlying economic and social factors that drive forest clearing.