Deforestation and unsustainable land-use practices can increase the risk of:

Deforestation and unsustainable land-use practices can increase the risk of all of the above.

• Landslides: Trees help to hold soil in place, so when they are removed, the soil is more likely to slide downhill. This can lead to landslides, which can damage property and infrastructure, and even kill people.
• Flooding: Trees also help to absorb water, so when they are removed, the water is more likely to run off the land and into rivers and streams. This can lead to flooding, which can damage property
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