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Dec 4, 2018 · Two-thirds of global forest cover loss is occurring in the tropic and subtropic regions of the world, where vast clusters of deforestation hot spots—also known as "deforestation fronts"—are destroying the important ecosystem services forests provide.
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If corporations have the power to destroy the world’s forests, they also have the ability to help save them. Companies can make an impact by introducing and implementing “zero deforestation” policies that clean up their supply chains. That means holding their suppliers accountable for producing commodities like timber, beef, soy, palm oil and paper...
Forests around the world have been home to Indigenous Peoples for tens of thousands of years. Evidence shows that when Indigenous Peoples’ rights to traditional lands and self-determination are respected, forests stay standing. But too often, corporations and governments overlook or intentionally trample the rights of Indigenous Peoples. For exampl...
You can make a difference in the fight to save forests by making informed daily choices. By consuming less, avoiding single-use packaging, eating sustainable food, and choosing recycled or responsibly-produced wood products, we can all be part of the movement to protect forests. Make choices for forests, nature, and people — and do so vocally!
If we’re going to stop deforestation, we need governments to do their part. We need world leaders to embrace ambitious domestic and international forest conservation policies based on the latest science, allowing us to live in a world that avoids severe climate disruption. In the United States, laws like the Endangered Species Act, the Wilderness A...
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Sep 19, 2023 · September 19, 2023. Press Inquiries. Caption. Economists Ben Olken of MIT and Clare Balboni are authors of a new review paper examining the “revolution” in the study of deforestation brought about by satellites, and analyzing which kinds of policies might limit climate-altering deforestation.
Feb 21, 2024 · Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction. Deforestation has greatly altered landscapes around the world.
Dec 7, 2022 · What is deforestation? Find out the causes, effects, and solutions. ENVIRONMENT. REFERENCE. Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it. Large scale destruction of...
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The degradation and loss of forests threaten the survival of many species, and reduce the ability of forests to provide essential services such as clean air and water, healthy soils for agriculture, and climate regulation. Sustainable livelihoods.
Apr 4, 2024 · Forest Pulse: The Latest on the World’s Forests. Last Updated on April 4, 2024. The Forest Pulse draws on the most recent data and analysis to reveal the latest trends in global forest loss and deforestation. How much forest was lost in 2023?
