Biomes - Impacts of destruction of grassland savannahs

Loss of biodiversity

Plant and animal species are significantly reduced and many species depend on these ecosystems for food and habitat - as a result of this ecosystems are less diverse and at risk of becoming extinct

Soils erosion

Protective layers of vegetation are removed meaning fertile topsoil and agriculture are low when grasslands are destroyed

Carbon emissions

Grasslands act as significantly absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, however destroying grasslands release the carbon back into the atmosphere which contributes to climate change

Disruption of water cycle

Local water cycles are disrupted when grasslands are destroyed as the plants absorb rainwater and release moisture into the atmosphere - without them there may be flooding or droughts which can affect ecosystems and human communities

Impact on indigenous communities

Many indigenous communities rely on grassland ecosystems for culture and tradition and the destruction of them can lead to loss of resources and displacement