Tropical forests lose species due to humans, even inside protected areas. Scientists found that forests near people have ...

but is not a substitute for preserving intact forest. Aa Aa Aa Tropical forests are highly diverse ecosystems located within 23.5º N or S of the equator in Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Central and ...

In 2023, about 3.7 million hectares (8.14 million acres) of primary tropical forest were lost, according to the World Resources Institute. Although forest loss was 9% lower compared to 2022 ...