Deforestation in the Amazon: A CFR INFOGUIDE PRESENTATION
Deforestation is second only to the burning of fossil fuels as a source of greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. Researchers say halting and reversing land clearance in tropical forests could reduce global carbon emissions by nearly 18 percent by 2030. But deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has since increased, and in 2021, it reached a fifteen-year high. Individuals and companies continue to profit from clearing land and exploiting natural resources, and authorities are limited in their abilities to track and punish those who do so illegally.
Forest Management Framework for New York City
A joint project of the Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC Parks, the Forest Management Framework for New York City is a strategic and comprehensive plan to bolster and protect NYC’s vital urban forests. It is the first citywide vision for this critical piece of infrastructure. The plan is intended to guide restoration, management, and community engagement for 7,300 acres of NYC’s forested parkland.
Chapter 15, Land
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Deforestation in the Amazon: A CFR INFOGUIDE PRESENTATION
Source: The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), ©2023 Council on Foreign Relations
Forest Management Framework for New York City
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