Falling forests, rising emissions: Does the road to economic development pass through protected rainforests?

Resources Conservation and Recycling 2026 Open access

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Authors: Spyros Foteinis
DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2026.108819
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Abstract

One of the many examples of deforestation in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia (top right image) due to mining and agricultural activities (background satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel-2 (January 2024) and bottom left satellite image from Google earth® (December 2023)).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Conservation Biodiversity and Resource Management Forest Management and Policy Oil Palm Production and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Resources Conservation and Recycling
Volume
228
Pages
108819–108819
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN