Mekong Forest Loss Declines in 2025, But Concerns Remain
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Mekong Forest Loss Declines in 2025, But Concerns Remain

Tree cover loss across five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) in 2025 decreased by approximately 25% year-on-year to about 746,168 hectares. However, losses within protected areas remain significant, with experts cautioning that this may not represent a sustained trend.

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