Primary forest loss up 12% despite pandemic
Old-growth tropical forest losses rose 12% in 2020 accelerated by commerce and climate-related factors, according to Global Forest Watch.
Global Forest Watch (GFW)
Global Forest Watch is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests in near real-time. An initiative of the World Resources Institute, GFW uses satellite technology to provide free, accessible information and alerts about where and how forests are changing around the world.
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