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Mapping how deforested land in Africa is used

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Africa's forested areas—an estimated 14 % of the global forest area—are continuing to decline at an increasing rate—mostly because of human activities to convert forest land for economic purposes. As natural forests are important CO2 and biodiversity reservoirs, this development has a significant impact on climate change and affects the integrity of nature.

Period15 Feb 2024

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  • TitleMapping how deforested land in Africa is used
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletPhys.org
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date15/02/24
    DescriptionAfrica's forested areas—an estimated 14 % of the global forest area—are continuing to decline at an increasing rate—mostly because of human activities to convert forest land for economic purposes. As natural forests are important CO2 and biodiversity reservoirs, this development has a significant impact on climate change and affects the integrity of nature.
    Producer/AuthorUta Deffke
    URLhttps://phys.org/news/2024-02-deforested-africa.html
    PersonsRobert Masolele, Johannes Reiche, Martin Herold
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Keywords

  • africa
  • deforestation

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