Two-thirds of global forest cover loss is occurring in the tropic and subtropic regions of the world, where vast clusters of deforestation hot spots—also known as "deforestation fronts"—are destroying the …

May 8, 2026 · Deforestation, clearing or thinning of forests by humans to make the land available for other uses. Deforestation is a major driver of terrestrial habitat loss and habitat fragmentation and …

A record 6.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2024. Explore the causes of deforestation, its devastating effects on wildlife and climate, and what the data shows.

Apr 9, 2025 · Deforestation and forest degradation are destroying some of the earth’s most precious ecosystems and the natural resources that people depend on, in addition to fragmenting wildlife habitat.

Sep 29, 2025 · Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land, leading to permanent land-use change. Most deforestation—permanent forest loss—is driven by farming, grazing of livestock, …

May 6, 2026 · Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

Mar 9, 2026 · Deforestation is the large-scale clearing of forests, usually to make way for farmland, livestock grazing, logging, or urban development. It reshapes the environment at every level, from …

Mar 30, 2007 · Although deforestation meets some human needs, it also has profound, sometimes devastating, consequences, including social conflict, extinction of plants and animals, and climate …

Explore long-term changes in deforestation and deforestation rates across the world today.

May 29, 2025 · Much of Earth’s farmland was once forests. Today, the greatest amount of deforestation is occurring in tropical rainforests, aided by extensive road construction into regions that were once …