1. Deforestation

1.1. Forest fragmentation

1.2. Edge effects

1.3. Floods

1.4. Soil erosion

1.5. Direct loss to wildlife habitat

1.6. Rising water table

1.7. Salinity

1.8. Water-borne diseases

1.9. Aquatic weeds

2. Irrigation

2.1. River diversion

2.2. Soil erosion

2.3. Pollution of ground water and surface water

2.4. Destruction of water quality

2.5. Water logging and salinization

3. Increased water withdrawals

3.1. Sinking of boreholes

3.2. Sinking of wells