alaysia had the worlds highest rate of forest loss between 2000 and 2012, according to a new global forest map developed in partnership with Google. Malaysias total forest loss during the period amounted to 14.4 percent of its year 2000 forest cover. The loss translates to 47,278 square kilometers (18,244 square miles), an area larger than Denmark. Malaysias forest loss was partly offset by a 25,978 sq km gain in vegetation cover resulting from natural recovery, reforestation, and establishment of industrial timber and oil palm plantations. During the period, Malaysias oil palm estate grew by roughly 50 percent or 17,000 sq km.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:04:27 +0000
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