what effect can deforestation have on groundwater?
 Effects of Deforestation on Ground Water Results The worst situation Deforestation is the cutting down of trees. The reasoning behind deforestation is so that humans have more room to live. Water does not absorb as it should without roots. Conclusions The more roots in the ground, the cleaner and plentiful the groundwater will be. Dirt without roots does not absorb water well. This can lead to disasters such as mudslides. 