<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:  Explain the impact of deforestation on the environment. Context: Deforestation has adverse effects on the environment, including habitat loss, soil erosion, and the release of stored carbon contributing to climate change.

6. Answer: [/INST]It leads to habitat loss, soil erosion, and contributes to climate change through the release of stored carbon in trees.</s>