Global Deforestation
This section is intended to collect data on the current status of global deforestation. This is accomplished through the utilization of APIs, databases, news sources, MapBuilders, and academic journals.
Global forest loss map
Credits: University of Maryland, department of geographical sciences.
Results from time-series analysis of Landsat images characterizing forest extent and change.
Trees are defined as vegetation taller than 5m in height and are expressed as a percentage per output grid cell as ‘2000 Percent Tree Cover’. ‘Forest Cover Loss’ is defined as a stand-replacement disturbance, or a change from a forest to non-forest state, during the period 2000–2019. ‘Forest Cover Gain’ is defined as the inverse of loss, or a non-forest to forest change entirely within the period 2000–2012. ‘Forest Loss Year’ is a disaggregation of total ‘Forest Loss’ to annual time scales.
Reference 2000 and 2019 imagery are median observations from a set of quality assessment-passed growing season observations.
News List
Defending Stingless Bees in the Peruvian Amazon
SATIPO, Peru—Dry leaves rustled beneath the hem of her terracotta-tinted dress as Micaela Huaman Fernandez knelt on the forest floor. Leaning in toward the base of a moss-covered palo santo tree, she pointed to a flicker of tiny golden insects flutte... [31354 chars]
Ten years after Paris, the world is still failing to meet its own climate promises, warns report
The world is failing to act fast enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, according to a major assessment published this week.
The State of Climate Action 2025 report, produced by Systems Change Lab, finds that none of the 45 key indicato... [5392 chars]
Brazil forest loss linked to coffee hit 737,000 hectares between 2002 and 2023, report says
SAO PAULO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian deforestation linked to coffee crops hit 737,000 hectares (1.8 million acres) between 2002 and 2023, according to a report on Wednesday that warned negative environmental impacts from forest loss could affect t... [2069 chars]
Brazil's Brewing Crisis: Coffee and Deforestation
A recent report reveals that Brazilian deforestation linked to coffee cultivation has resulted in the loss of 737,000 hectares of forest between 2002 and 2023. The report highlights potential negative environmental impacts on Brazil's coffee industry... [852 chars]
Deforestation Is Imperiling Coffee Cultivation, Report Finds
Every day, we drink more than two billion cups of coffee worldwide, by some estimates, and demand keeps rising.
To grow beans to quench this thirst, ever more forests have been felled globally for farming. But in an ecological and agricultural irony,... [1521 chars]
Deforestation proposal eases rules for farmers - but will Parliament approve?
The EU is proposing significant tweaks to its deforestation rules, which would significantly ease requirements for European farmers and foresters.
As reported by Euractiv, the European Commission on Tuesday proposed delaying implementation for small ... [3628 chars]
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Butterflies Are Losing Their Colors as Deforestation Changes Their Habitats
Deforestation is sucking the color from the Earth’s wildlife.
According to researcher and photographer Roberto García-Roa, the vibrant pigments that butterflies once relied on to attract mates and hide from prey are now fading away as colorful tropic... [2431 chars]
China to buy Brazil's deforestation-free beef, says NGO
BRASÍLIA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - A powerful association of Chinese beef importers has committed to buying deforestation-free Brazilian beef under a new certification protocol developed by Brazilian NGO Institute for Forest and Agricultural Management and... [1743 chars]
Chinese importers commit to buying Brazil deforestation-free beef, says NGO
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EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start
BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and businesses but stepping back from delaying the world-first green p... [2237 chars]
News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews