What biotic factors does deforestation affect?
Deforestation has an impact on both factors of its ecosystem: on the abiotic factor (deforestation accounts for 35% of soil degradation according to UNEP) and on the biotic one (affecting the abundance and also the variation – reducing the biodiversity).
How can deforestation affect animals?
Deforestation affects animals in many ways. It causes habitat destruction, increased risk of predation, reduced food availability, and much more. As a result, some animals lose their homes, others lose food sources – and finally, many lose their lives. In fact, deforestation is one of the main causes of extinction.