<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What are the effects of deforestation on the environment? Context: Deforestation causes various harmful effects on the environment, including loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecological cycles, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion. Answer: [/INST]Deforestation results in loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecological cycles, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion.</s>