Sudan – 174 kha/year
Sudan is suffering from a large scale of deforestation. It is happening because the rates of deforestation is rising rapidly every year. Cutting trees for farming and fuel is causing more deforestation in Sudan. This harms Sudan’s environment, leading to desert-like conditions and soil losing important nutrients because of erosion.
Sudan – Deforestation Rate 174 kha/year |
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Category |
Information |
Country |
Sudan |
Location |
Northeastern Africa |
Forest type |
Desert |
Forest area |
69,949,000 |
Main causes |
Forests are cleared for farming, building roads, and homes. Rural areas rely heavily on wood for energy. |
Top 10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates
Brazil has the highest deforestation rate in the world. The country lost more than half of its vegetation in the last five years. Every year Brazil is losing 1.78 Mha of its forest. The world is losing around 10 million hectares of forest per year which is equal to the size of Portugal.
In this article, we are going to discuss the top 10 countries with the highest deforestation rates in the world.