deforestation affecting animals
Deforestation has many negative effects on the environment. The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Seventy percent of Earthâs land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Deforestation also drives climate change.Forest soils are moist, but without protection from sun-blocking tree cover they quickly dry out.eventy percent of Earthâs land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Deforestation also drives climate change. Forest soils are moist, but without protection from sun-blocking tree cover they quickly dry out.