Concept:Uncontrolled burning destroys tree cover and natural vegetation, causing forest loss.
Explanation:Deforestation means clearing, removing, or destroying forests.
Uncontrolled burning of forests kills trees and damages the soil.
It reduces forest size and prevents natural regrowth.
Therefore, it directly encourages deforestation.
Afforestation and regeneration do not result from burning.
Exploitation refers to the use of forest resources, not forest destruction by fire.
Answer:A. deforestation