"Deforestation emissions" refers to the release of harmful gases, mainly carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere due to the cutting down or removal of trees and forests. Full definition
The international community has set a goal of reducing tropical deforestation emissions. (forestsnews.cifor.org)
«It's just inexplicable that while Queensland deforestation and land clearing is spiking dramatically, the federal government is somehow recording a big drop in deforestation emissions,» Mr Walker said. (smh.com.au)
Buyer interest in offsets generated by protecting forests — thus avoiding deforestation emissions — tripled to total 24.7 million tonnes last year, with avoided deforestation projects now covering almost 20 million hectares, about the forest area of Malaysia. (forest-trends.org)