forest protected area (Q1404)
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Effective protection of tropical forests can reduce biodiversity loss and enhance carbon storage, as they are among the most biologically rich ecosystems on earth.
- forest protected areas
- forest conservation area
- forest conservation areas
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | forest protected area |
Effective protection of tropical forests can reduce biodiversity loss and enhance carbon storage, as they are among the most biologically rich ecosystems on earth. |
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Forest ecosystems, covering about one third of the global land area, are among the most biologically rich ecosystems on earth and are vital carbon sinks and stores, buffering the rate of climate change. Continued deforestation has highlighted the importance of effective protection of tropical forests for reducing biodiversity loss and enhancing carbon storage.