News Headline
To predict forest loss in protected areas, look at nearby unprotected forest
Source
Mongabay (India)
Publication Date
2021-10-13
Protected forests, such as those in national parks, are unlikely to be cut down when surrounded by intact forests. Conversely, when a protected forest’s neighboring lands are degraded, it’s likely that deforestation will encroach into the protected area as well, according to a new study.