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The cause of reduction of forest coverage is

The cause of reduction of forest coverage is Correct Answer Rising Population

With the rise in population, the needs and requirements of humans are rising and available land is shrinking. Hence, much of the brunt is faced by forests as human settlements are encroaching nearby forest areas.

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