A third of global forest loss since 2001 likely irreversible, study says

Published 12:17 on June 12, 2025 / Last updated at 12:17 on June 12, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

A third of forests lost globally since the turn of the century are unlikely to regenerate naturally, with the most severe impacts expected in tropical regions, according to a study released Thursday.
A third of forests lost globally since the turn of the century are unlikely to regenerate naturally, with the most severe impacts expected in tropical regions, according to a study released Thursday.


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