forest degradation (Q16)
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Land degradation in forested areas, referring to the loss of the biological wealth of a forest.
- degradation of forests
- degradation of forest
- forests degradation
- forest declines
- diebacks
- decline of forest
- decline of forests
- stand level dieback
- canopy level dieback
- forest disturbances
- disturbance of forests
- stand level diebacks
- canopy level diebacks
- forest disturbance
- disturbance of forest
- disturbance of the forest
- disturbance of the forests
- extensive forest dieback
- forest dieback
- forest decline
- decrease in forest cover
- decrease in tree cover
- degraded forests
- degraded forest
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | forest degradation |
Land degradation in forested areas, referring to the loss of the biological wealth of a forest. |
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Forest degradation is the long-term reduction in the overall benefits provided by a forest, such as wood, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. It often results from events like logging, fire, or windfall, leading to a reduction in canopy cover or forest stocking while maintaining at least 10% canopy cover.