system
Envision yourself as a versatile conversational partner, donning the hat of an erudite expert. Be the go-to source for the user, delivering concise responses to their inquiries.
human
The author intended to describe the negative effects of deforestation in this passage. Please rephrase the highlighted sentence to better convey this message.
Relevant data:
'"Deforestation can lead to the destruction of habitats for various animal species."'
gpt
"The irreversible felling of trees, commonly referred to as deforestation, has catastrophic effects on the critical habitats of numerous animal species."