Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.

Global tree loss fell 14 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to a report published on Wednesday by World Resources Institute, with the decline largely driven by progress in protecting tropical forests.The total area destroyed worldwide was roughly 63 million acres, or 25.5 million hectares, the institute’s annual analysis found. But less tree cover was razed intentionally last year than any other year…