Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales since 2001, study reveals

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Over 4 million hectares (9.9 million acres) of protected tropical forest—an area double the size of Wales—have been lost to wildfires since 2001.

Over 4 million hectares (9.9 million acres) of protected tropical forest—an area double the size of Wales—have been lost to wildfires since 2001. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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