Breakthrough mapping of tropical forests reveals broad extent of tree loss

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Breakthrough mapping of tropical forests reveals broad extent of tree loss [1]

New advanced satellite maps of tropical countries reveal that more than 90 percent of recent tree cover loss took place in natural forests rather than plantations, threatening ecosystems and biodiv

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28/01/2016

Source: Daily Mail (United Kingdom) [2]

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