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 …

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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 7, 2026 · Discover how deforestation effects contribute to forest loss, climate imbalance, and environmental impact worldwide, revealing how disappearing forests accelerate global …

May 29, 2025 · Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, …

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

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 …

Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize key statistics about forests in United States. Statistics – including rates of forest change, forest extent, drivers of deforestation, and …

Jan 10, 2025 · Everything you need to know about deforestation, including the damage clearing trees does to people, wildlife and the climate.

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, mining,...