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Drivers of deforestation and forest degradation by region, 2000–2010, from the Food and Agriculture Organization publication The State of the World's Forests 2020. Forests, biodiversity and people – In brief [3] Deforestation is much worse than forest degradation, but it is clear and visible.
Forest restoration, when implemented appropriately, helps restore habitats and ecosystems, create jobs and income and is an effective nature-based solution to climate change. Moreover, according to FAO, forest and landscape restoration yields many benefits for the climate, including greenhouse gas emissions sequestration and reduction. [ 9 ]
The charity's main goal is to give young people a real awareness of environmental issues [1] such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, endangered flora and fauna, and sustainable development. [ 2 ]
Deforestation in the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, 2009. Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal and destruction of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. [1] Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use.
Land use change, especially in the form of deforestation, is the second largest source of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities, after the burning of fossil fuels. [4] [5] Greenhouse gases are emitted from deforestation during the burning of forest biomass and decomposition of remaining plant material and soil carbon.
Text with EEA relevance: Title: Regulation on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010: Made by: European Parliament and Council of the European Union: Journal reference: L150, 9 June ...
Forest recovery resulting in net increases in forest extent can occur by means of spontaneous regeneration, active planting, or both. [11] [12]There are two main paths in reforestation, one emerging from economic development and another from forest scarcity. [12]
Reforestation in general is a common solution for groups to come together and find solutions for local and global issues. Urban reforestation is the practice of planting trees, typically on a large scale, in urban environments. [1] It may also include urban horticulture and urban farming. [2]