Deforestation worst where governance is weak, says data analyst

MANILA, Philippines — As public criticism grew over the cutting of trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila last week, an Inquirer analysis found that deforestation in the Philippines is “concentrated, persistent and often occurring where governance is weakest.” Based on data from Global Forest Watch, the highest losses are clustered in a relatively small group of provinces led by Palawan, with 218,970 hectares lost, or 18.49% of its tree cover, and Agusan del Sur, with 133,013 hectares, or 17.12%. READ: DENR defends tree-cutting activities tied to Palawan nickel project They are followed by Tawi-Tawi, with 15,627 hectares, or 15.18%, and […]... Keep on reading: Deforestation worst where governance is weak, says data analyst