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Fragmented forests sequester less carbon, challenging forest pledges -study

Published 15:58 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 15:58 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Forest protection targets focused primarily on total forest area may overlook substantial carbon losses linked to fragmentation, according to new research analysing 17 million forest patches across the conterminous US.
Forest protection targets focused primarily on total forest area may overlook substantial carbon losses linked to fragmentation, according to new research analysing 17 million forest patches across the conterminous US.


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