Table 4.
Estimated annual emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and relative proportions
| Activity | Annual emission (Gt CO2e year−1) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Degradation | 2.06 | 25 |
| Timber | 1.09 | 53 |
| Woodfuel | 0.62 | 30 |
| Fire | 0.35 | 17 |
| Deforestation | 6.22 | 75 |
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