Green Cover Depletion and its Projection over the Upcoming Years
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https://doi.org/10.36676/dira.v12.i2.06Keywords:
Green CoverAbstract
The green cover of the Earth, which includes wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other vegetated areas, is essential to preserving ecological balance and promoting biodiversity. However, in recent years, human activities like deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion have been driving an alarming pace of reduction in this essential green cover. The planet's general health, wildlife habitats, and climate change are all significantly impacted by this depletion. It is crucial to comprehend the mechanics of the reduction of green cover and forecast its future trends in order to create conservation plans that work and to lessen environmental damage.
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