If you cut down all trees in a place, what effect could this have on the land?

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The cutting down of all trees in a place will have following effects on the land:

1. The rate of soil erosion will increase.

2. Continued soil erosion can lead to desertification.

3. The water absorbing capacity of soil will be decreased, which will effect the groundwater level.

4. The ecological balance of the place will be disturbed.

5. The local biodiversity will be severely depleted.

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