Global tropical forest loss falls after political change stumps loggers in Brazil and Colombia

Stuart Stone
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However, fresh data from the WRI shows progress in combatting deforestation in Brazil and Colombia was offset by worsening picture in other key countries such as Bolivia, Laos and Nicaragua in 2023

The overall rate of tropical primary forest loss worldwide fell slightly last year, thanks to significant strides towards tackling rampant deforestation in Brazil and Colombia, according to the World Resources...

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