Some forest restoration linked to short-term rise in zoonotic diseases

Mongabay
Feb 17, 2026, 3:22 pm53 ptsTrending
Deforestation and land use change can accelerate the spread of zoonotic diseases — infectious illnesses that can spread from animals to humans — including malaria and COVID-19. While habitat restoration is crucial for addressing biodiversity loss and climate change, new research suggests counterintuitively…

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