What a difference 4 decades make: Deforestation in Borneo since 1973

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In 1973, 55.8 million hectares (76%), of Borneo was old-growth rainforest. About 19.5 million ha of old-growth forest area was destroyed between 1973 and 2016 by fire and agricultural expansion. By 2016, 50% of the island remained forested. See also the atlas of deforestation and industrial plantations in Borneo: www.cifor.org/map/atlas In 1973, 55.8 million hectares (76%), of Borneo was old-growth rainforest. About 19.5 million ha of old-growth forest area was destroyed between 1973 and 2016 by fire and agricultural expansion. By 2016, 50% of the island remained forested. View source
Author(s)

Gaveau D.L.A.

Year

2017

Publisher

CIFOR

Language

English

Classification
Form: Report
Geographical Area: Indonesia

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