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Deforestation in Costa Rica

15/04/2024
7.76 kha of natural forest was lost in Costa Rica in 2023, after having 3.73 Mha in 2010, which represented 76% of its land area (GFW, 2024).
Cita En 2010, Costa Rica tenía 3.73 Mha de bosque natural, extendiéndose sobre el 76% de su superficie terrestre. En 2023, perdió 7.76 kha de bosque natural (GFW, 2024).
Fuente Global Forest Watch Report, 2024. World Resources Institute.

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