The main reason for deforestation is agricultural expansion. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food increases, leading to the conversion of forests into farmland. This is often done to cultivate cash crops such as soy, palm oil, and cattle ranching. Additionally, urbanization, logging, and infrastructure development contribute significantly to forest loss. Deforestation has severe environmental impacts, including loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and contribution to climate change due to increased carbon emissions from clearing and burning forests.