Deforestation which reduces the absorption of carbons by trees, is responsible for 20% of the increase of carbon emissions, and alters the local micro-climate and hydrological cycle, thus affecting soil fertility.
Ukatiji wa miti ya misitu ambayo ndiyo hunyonya carbon, husababisha ongezeko la asilimia ishirini (20%) ya usambazaji wa hewa chafu aina ya carbon, huharibu vyanzo vya maji na virutubisho vya ardhi (soil fertility)