New global study shows 'best of the last' tropical forests urgently need protection
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 12:11
in Earth & Climate
The world's 'best of the last' tropical forests are at significant risk of being lost, according to a paper released today in Nature Ecology and Evolution. Of these pristine forests that provide key services—including carbon storage, prevention of disease transmission and water provision—only a mere 6.5 percent are formally protected.