10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

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3. Mexico

Deforestation Rate: 441 kha/year 

Every year, Mexico destroys approximately 0.12 million acres of land for the purpose of agriculture. Deforestation leads to numerous negative environmental impacts as it causes landslides and flooding. Mexico also faces a great amount of COemissions due to deforestation. 

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