Loss of mountain forests is increasing worldwide
Over 85 percent of mammal, bird, and amphibian species live in mountain forests. Since 2000, 78 million hectares of these forests have disappeared.
78.1 million hectares lost
Over 85 percent of the Earth's mammal, bird, and amphibian species live in mountain forests. Since the beginning of the new millennium, 78.1 million hectares (7.1 percent) of mountain forests have been lost. Deforestation is the primary cause (42 percent), followed by wildfires (29 percent).
Acceleration of 50 percent
The annual rate of loss increased by 50 percent from the first to the second decade of the 21st century. The study in One Earth emphasizes how important it is to find a balance between forest protection and human livelihoods. More on the topic of Biodiversity, Climate Change and Environment and Nature Conservation.
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