Deforestation rate

Definition

The amount or proportion of forest cleared over a stated period, often expressed in hectares per year or as a percentage per year.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

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Date your examples. These findings describe historical changes, not necessarily present-day deforestation rates.

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GCSE Geography · key term

The amount or proportion of forest cleared over a stated period, often expressed in hectares per year or as a percentage per year.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

1
Date your examples. These findings describe historical changes, not necessarily present-day deforestation rates.

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