This figure shows forest loss between 2001-2020. The loss of forest is shown in pink. Forest is defined as 50% tree cover and is shown in green. Credits : Image: Courtesy of the researchers
This figure shows forest loss between 2001-2020. The loss of forest is shown in pink. Forest is defined as 50% tree cover and is shown in green. Credits : Image: Courtesy of the researchers Vital forest is cleared every day, with major climate effects. Satellites have revolutionized measurement of the problem, but what can we do about it? Imagine if France, Germany, and Spain were completely blanketed in forests - and then all those trees were quickly chopped down. That's nearly the amount of deforestation that occurred globally between 2001 and 2020, with profound consequences. Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change, producing between 6 and 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2009 study.
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