2026's Forest Crisis: Why Trees Are Falling Faster Than Forecasts Predicted
Nature World News | 11.03.2026 18:55
Global deforestation in 2026 surpasses earlier forecasts, as regions such as the Amazon and the Congo Basin lose tree cover at unprecedented rates. Forest loss statistics indicate a 14% increase in the decline of tropical primary forests this year, driven by agriculture, wildfires, and mining. Hotspots intensify the trend, reversing gains seen in prior years.
