10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

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9. Portugal

Deforestation Rate: 5.6%

A lot of researchers have used Portugal to point out the negative effects of deforestation. This is because in recent years Portugal has been experiencing a high deforestation rate. Experts believe that if this continues in the next few decades, we could experience a rapid climate change and could potentially lose a lot of food and water supply.

Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

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