Deforestration

Definition

The direct human-induced conversion of forested land to non-forested land (UNFCCC).

Details

Related concepts:
Biomass Fuels,
Climate change,
Reforestation,
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation,
Anthropogenic emissions,
Afforestation,
Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry,
Non-Legally Binding Authoritative Statement of Principles for a Global Consensus on the Management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of All Types of Forests,
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,
Sinks,
International Tropical Timber Agreement,
Sustainable Forest Management
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/843