Deforestation in Central America
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title:
Deforestation in Central America
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Central American countries have experienced cycles of deforestation and reforestation since the decline of Maya civilization, influenced by many factors such as population growth, agriculture, narcotic distribution and illegal practices. From 2001 to 2010, 5,376 square kilometres (2,076 sq mi) of forest were lost in the region. In 2010 Belize had 63% of remaining forest cover, Costa Rica 46%, Panama 45%, Honduras 41%, Guatemala 37%, Nicaragua 29%, and El Salvador 21%. Most of the loss occurred i
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Loss of forest biome in the Americas
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deforestation_in_Central_America
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2024-01-05T17:39:23Z
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