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
UK shoppers warned of new rules - 30 supermarket items to disappear
Chocolate, shampoo, cooking oil and even car tyres could be among more than 30 everyday products affected under new Government plans to crack down on illegal deforestation. The proposals, announced during London Climate Action Week, would require bus... [4143 chars]
A benchmark for how different disturbances influence the loss and recovery of carbon and CO₂ in tropical forests
Tropical moist forests account for 70% of global living biomass. Deforestation and degradation—that is, the partial damage to tree stands—as well as the subsequent regeneration of forests therefore play a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle. Whil... [6682 chars]
Lord Lebedev backs landmark Nature’s Rights Bill in Lords debate
Lord Lebedev said the Bill addressed ‘one of the greatest crises of our times’, citing deforestation, habitat loss, and the illegal wildlife trade
Lord Evgeny Lebedev speaking in the House of Lords
House of Lords
Lord Lebedev warned peers that mankin... [3483 chars]
Dutch recognition of MSPO strengthens palm oil industry's readiness for EUCR
PUTRAJAYA: The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority's (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a private control system under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinf... [1996 chars]
Rivers Transfer 20% More Carbon to Oceans Due to Forest Loss and Melting Permafrost
Wilkin River close to its confluence with Makarora River. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
An international study suggests that more carbon is flowing from rivers to the oceans than 40 years ago. The researchers claim that the change can be attributed... [5029 chars]
Nearly 200 acres of forest land encroached in Telangana’s Vikarabad; eight acres recovered
Tree felling in the forest is on at alarming pace in Vikarabad district, which is a wildlife and biodiversity haven within 100 kilometres of Telangana capital, and birth place of Musi river.
Till recently, raucous protests were held against the VLF s... [1788 chars]
Deforestation still haunts Indonesia’s national parks
JAKARTA: Despite having the highest conservation status, many national parks are still suffering from forest destruction, raising questions about commitments from various authorities to preserve the country’s remaining woodlands. Deforestation is per... [2661 chars]
Your morning coffee is killing the planet
“Most people are good people; they’d never dream of going to Starbucks and ordering a latte plus a dead elephant,” Higonnet said. “But that’s basically what we’re doing. We’re raping and poisoning the planet with every cup we drink.”
Vietnam is now ... [2521 chars]
The 20km ripple effect: How mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa
The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, copper and cobalt. These are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. Sub-Saharan Africa hosts about 30% of the ... [6320 chars]
Everyday items may disappear from supermarkets in ingredients ban
Some everyday items could disappear off supermarket shelves as the Government plans to ban ingredients to tackle illegal deforestation. Plans to take forward new rules in Great Britain to better protect our global rainforests were set out this week [... [3824 chars]
News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews