Madagascar forest loss tavy slash-and-burn farming

Madagascar has lost most of its original forest

More Than 90%

Since people arrived about 2,350 years ago, Madagascar has lost more than 90% of its original forest. Much of the loss is linked to tavy, a slash-and-burn farming practice that continues for its farming benefits and its ties to prosperity, health, and ancestral custom.

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Madagascar forest loss tavy slash-and-burn farming

Madagascar has lost most of its original forest

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