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CHART: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Colombia


Chart: Deforestation in the Amazon in Colombia


Deforestation in the Amazon in Colombia, 2004-2012. From Deforestation rising in Amazon countries outside Brazil.

Deforestation in the French Guyana's Amazon region


YearForest loss (ha)
20044,663
20053,350
20063,325
20074,775
20084,931
20093,925
20104,313
20114,631
201210,069
Total loss43,981
Amazon forestArea (ha)
Total area48,304,725



Citation: Terra-I and Infoamazonia 2013

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