Tropical Rainforest Loss Slowed in 2025, but Fire is a Growing Threat to Forests Worldwide

The world’s remaining intact forest landscapes are shrinking. Human-caused fires, logging, and mining, drilling and exploration are the leading causes.

Global Forest Watch is becoming Global Nature Watch, reflecting the next evolution of our work to expand data and coverage beyond forests.

New data provides a more detailed picture than ever before on the local, regional and global causes of tree cover loss.