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Agricultural Expansion and Regional Deforestation Metrics
Environmental Monitoring
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Tracking the drivers of forest loss is essential for targeting conservation efforts towards the industries and regions where they will have the greatest impact. Every year, the world loses approximately 5 million hectares of forest, with the vast majority of this destruction occurring in tropical regions. At least three-quarters of this loss is propelled by agricultural expansion, including clearing land for livestock, crops, and products like paper. These records quantify the regional origins of tropical deforestation, highlighting the significant roles played by nations such as Brazil and Indonesia, alongside broader trends across Africa and Latin America. By identifying the specific activities driving forest conversion, this information provides a vital foundation for addressing global environmental challenges and protecting biodiversity.
Columns
- country: The name of the specific country or geographical region where deforestation is being measured, such as Brazil, Indonesia, or Africa.
- codes: The standardised international identifier or code assigned to the corresponding country or region.
- Year: The calendar year or time period representing the data observation, typically focused on the mid-2010s.
- Share of commodity-driven deforestation: The numerical value representing the portion of tropical forest loss attributed to the expansion of commercial land use.
Distribution
The information is delivered in a single CSV file titled
region-share-tropical-deforestation new.csv with a compact file size of 328 B. It consists of 7 valid records structured across 4 columns, maintaining 100% integrity with no missing or mismatched entries reported. The structure is designed for annual updates to ensure the ongoing monitoring of global forest loss trends and the shifting drivers of land conversion.Usage
This resource is ideal for environmental researchers performing longitudinal studies on the impact of international trade and agricultural expansion on tropical ecosystems. It is well-suited for building statistical models to predict future deforestation hotspots based on historical regional trends. Additionally, policy makers and conservationists can utilise the data to target specific industries—such as beef, soy, or palm oil production—that contribute most significantly to forest clearing in the tropics.
Coverage
The geographic scope is focused on the tropics, with specific detail provided for major contributors like Brazil and Indonesia, as well as broader regional data for Africa and Latin America. Temporally, the collection reflects averages from 2010 to 2014, with specific data points centered around 2013. The demographic focus is regional and national, accounting for approximately 95% of the world's annual forest loss, while noting that some subsistence activities in areas like Africa may be under-represented in official statistics.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Environmental analysts and climate scientists can leverage these records to study the intersection of land use and global carbon emissions. International trade experts might utilise the data to assess how global demand for specific commodities influences deforestation in producer nations. Furthermore, educators and students in the fields of ecology or geography can find this a valuable primary source for understanding the complex drivers of tropical forest loss and the geographical concentration of environmental degradation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Regional Drivers of Tropical Deforestation (2010-2014)
- Global Forest Loss: Agricultural and Commodity Drivers
- Tropical Deforestation Origins and Regional Shares
- Our World in Data: Tropical Forest Conversion Index
- Agricultural Expansion and Regional Deforestation Metrics
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Original Data Source: Agricultural Expansion and Regional Deforestation Metrics
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