Peace, Not War, Responsible for Deforestation in Armed Conflict Zones


Dec 5, 2018 | University of Waterloo
View Original

Rates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo. Forests and jungles provide what researchers call, ecosystem services. This includes benefits such as carbon sequestration, provision of food and fibres, pollination and more. Deforestation hinders the provision of these services.

Rates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.  Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2018-12-peace-war-responsible-deforestation-armed.html#jCpRates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.  Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2018-12-peace-war-responsible-deforestation-armed.html#jCpRates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.

Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2018-12-peace-war-responsible-deforestation-armed.html#jCp