Genes / Proteins | Definitions | Models | Developmental Models | General Concepts | Contribute/Corrections | Links | Protocols | Home   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z deforestation   Definition: Search for:     Glossary - word Glossary - def Textbooks Protocols Images Tools Forum PubMed Links Press Releases   Biology Glossary search by EverythingBio.com           The loss of forests due to overcutting of trees. One consequence of deforestation is soil erosion, which results in the loss of protective soil cover and the water-holding capacity of the soil.         A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Genes / Proteins  |  Definitions  |  Models  |  Developmental Models  |  General Concepts  |  Contribute/Corrections  |  Links  |  Protocols  |  Home Website created and maintained by: Mark Lefers and the Holmgren Lab last updated: July 26, 2004