The cumulative loss of tree cover has had significant environmental impacts, including the release of substantial amounts of carbon emissions. The total gross emissions from tree cover loss have reached staggering figures, with the highest annual emissions recorded at nearly 1.78 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2016.
This ongoing loss of tree cover highlights the urgent need for sustainable land management practices in Indonesia to preserve its remaining forests and mitigate the environmental consequences of deforestation.
