Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows

“Over the last century, Ethiopia nearly eradicated its forests as trees were cleared for farming, grazing, and fuel. The loss of tree cover and tree roots allowed wind and rain to wash away fertile topsoil and contributed to declining crop yields… Now the country is trying to reverse this trajectory… The government reports that national […] The post Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows appeared first on Human Progress.