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Global forest fragmentation
Forest fragmentation can jeopardize the long-term health and vitality of the forest ecosystem. Forest fragmentation can also result in species loss as the size…
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Which countries account for the largest area of protective forest plantations
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Estimate of area of vegetation destroyed annually by fire by region
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Wildlife smuggling to in and from Nepal
Animals living in the forest are also at risk from poaching and bush-meat hunting. Intelligence gathering, regular monitoring and strict enforcement are effective ways…
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Production imports and exports of selected forest products
The largest importers of forestry products in general remain the developed countries, led by the United States, Japan and the European Union. The Russian…
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Forests in narcotics and arms trafficking areas
Dense forests can serve as hideouts for insurgent groups or can be as a vital source of revenue for warring parties to sustain conflict.…
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Breakdown of carbon storage by region
Forests absorb carbon through photosynthesis and sequester it as biomass, thus creating a natural storage of carbon. Carbon stocks in forest areas comprise carbon…
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Wood products rise
The nature of forest product exports has changed in recent years, with exports of primary products – logsand sawnwood – being overtaken by secondary…
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Boreal forest extent
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Growth of cattle breeding in Amazonia
In Latin America, cattle ranches are expanding rapidly (FAO 2007a) and, according to one study, accounted for an estimated 70 per cent of deforestation…
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Extent of pollution over Asia
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