The removal of trees from the land is called deforestation. It occurs when human beings cut down trees to use them as fuel, for building materials or to obtain land for agricultural developmental or other purposes. Furthermore, deforestation is one of the major environmental problems in Pakistan. The rate of cutting down of common as well as rare trees is visibly on the increase. Despite the obvious benefits, the rate of deforestation is the highest in Pakistan. The primary causes of deforestation are over harvesting by domestic cutting in private forests are widespread poverty, population pressure, lack of fuel wood alternatives, and a lack of awareness about sustainable resource use methods. Moreover, uncontrolled use of pesticides, diseases and damage by insects, and fires are some other causes of forest degradation. The government should put more pressure on the concerned authorities to stop every citizen from cutting the trees. MUHAMMAD HAYAT Kech