Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales since 2001, study reveals
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.
Originally reported by phys.org. StudentNewsletter curates and briefs the science & discovery stories that matter. Our editorial policy →