Forests and meadows are often cut down to make way for farms or large numbers of new homes. what are some of the elements of ecosystems that are lost when plants in these areas are removed?

When the forests and meadows are cut for making the farms or large number of homes then the area must be home for some animals.

The animals that first used to live there because of forest or large number of trees was already there.

There can be biodiversity loss as there can be beneficial plant and animal species living at that place.

So, when that place will be cleaned the biodiversity at that place will be lost.