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UK Deforestation Crisis: 39,300 Hectares Lost Since 2021

3/20/2025

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UK imports tied to deforestation have ravaged forests equivalent to the size of Liverpool and Cardiff, according to a Global Witness analysis. Since the 2021 Environment Act, over 39,300 hectares have been lost, largely due to cattle products from Brazil. Regulatory delays are stalling crucial action against this pressing environmental crisis.

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UK imports tied to deforestation have ravaged forests equivalent to the size of Liverpool and Cardiff, according to a Global Witness analysis. Since the 2021 Environment Act, over 39,300 hectares have been lost, largely due to cattle products from Brazil. Regulatory delays are stalling crucial action against this pressing environmental crisis.