Deforestation is the destruction of forest which causes loss of habitat and other problem like
1. Reduced biodiversity: when forest cover is removed, wildlife is deprived of habitat and becomes more vulnerable to hunting.
2. The release of greenhouse gas emissions: deforestation causes 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Disrupted water cycles: as a result of deforestation, trees no longer evaporate groundwater, which can cause the local climate to be much drier.
4. Increased soil erosion: deforestation accelerates rates of soil erosion, by increasing runoff and reducing the protection of the soil from tree litter.
5. Disrupted livelihoods: millions of people rely directly on forests, through shifting cultivation, hunting and gathering and by harvesting forest products, such as rubber.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.