Colombia poised for another drop in deforestation in 2025, data show

Mongabay
Jan 16, 2026, 7:58 pm101 pts
Deforestation in Colombia appears to have declined in 2025, with notable reductions in several departments that have historically struggled with forest loss. An estimated 36,280 hectares (89,650 acres) of forest were lost during the first three quarters of the year, a 25% drop from the 48,500 hectares (about…

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