Which were the leading countries in the world in terms of forest depletion between 1990 to 2015 as per the Food and Agriculture Organisation?

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UGC NET (Geography) Official Paper-II (Held On: 03 Mar, 2023 Shift 1)

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The correct answer is Brazil and Indonesia.
Key Points

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015, Brazil and Indonesia were the leading countries in terms of forest depletion between 1990 to 2015.
The report indicated that the two countries accounted for around 40% of the total global forest loss during that period.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations conducts a periodic assessment of the state of the world's forests.

According to the FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015, Brazil and Indonesia were among the leading countries in terms of forest depletion between 1990 and 2015.
Brazil lost a total of 7.7 million hectares of forest during this period, while Indonesia lost 6.2 million hectares.
These countries have experienced significant deforestation due to a range of factors, including expansion of agriculture, logging, and mining activities.
Deforestation is a major environmental issue as it can lead to the loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, and other negative impacts.
It can also contribute to climate change by releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.