Heavy Deforestation in Africa Triggers Massive Biomass Loss

Heavy Deforestation in Africa Triggers Massive Biomass Loss
Professor Heiko Balzter, Dr. Nezha Acil (right) and University of Leicester colleagues at a zoobotanical garden at the Museu Emilio Goeldi in Belém, with trees and animals from the Amazon. Credit: University of Leicester

Leicester University researchers found that heavy deforestation in tropical regions has led to massive biomass losses, far outweighing any gains from regrowth elsewhere.

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Posted: April 24, 2026