Deforestation is happening all around us !
Deforestation, current and past, is a serious problem around the world, particularly in tropical areas. Countries with significant deforestation include Thailand, Brazil, the Congo and Indonesia, as well as parts of Eastern Europe, according to GRID-Arendal, a UN Environment Programme collaborating center.
Highest Deforestation Countries in World
Deforest Rank Country Name Forest Area Cut(in Hectares)
1 Brazil 3466000
2 Indonesia 1447800
3 Russian Federation 532200
4 Mexico 395000
5 Papua New Guinea 250200
6 Peru 224600
7 United States of America 215200
8 Bolivia 135200
9 Sudan 117807
10 Nigeria 82000 1 hectare=2.48 acres
1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.
Deforest Rank Country Name Forest Area Cut(in Hectares)
1 Brazil 3466000
2 Indonesia 1447800
3 Russian Federation 532200
4 Mexico 395000
5 Papua New Guinea 250200
6 Peru 224600
7 United States of America 215200
8 Bolivia 135200
9 Sudan 117807
10 Nigeria 82000 1 hectare=2.48 acres
1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.
Deforestation in PeruThis video explains how Peru suffers of deforestation because of people illegal gold miners . Also how their efforts to stop this had been met with violence.
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Deforestation in AfricaThis video explain how deforestation in africa is the main reason of the loss of habitat for chimpanzee's. Its also gives an explanation of the effects of deforestation and things they are trying to stop deforestation.
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