The impact of deforestation on carbon storage is significant, as it reduces the number of trees available to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Forests act as critical carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 during photosynthesis and storing carbon in biomass and soil. When deforestation occurs, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the carbon stored in trees is often released back into the atmosphere through burning or decomposing wood. This contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and disrupting local and global ecosystems. Preserving forests is essential for mitigating climate impacts.