Haiti was once a heavily forested country.Today, 80 percent of Haiti's forests have been cut down, primarily to be burned to create charcoal.The reduction in the number of trees has lead to devastating floods when it rains heavily.This is an example of

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The destruction of Haiti's forests is an example of the tragedy of the commons, where a shared resource (in this case, the forests) is depleted due to individuals pursuing their own self-interest (such as using the trees for charcoal production). The result is a negative externality for society as a whole (such as increased flooding).

Haiti Was Once a Heavily Forested Country