At current rates of tropical deforestation, the percentage of tropical forest species that will become extinct per decade is thought to be between

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Estimates of species extinction rates due to tropical deforestation vary, but a commonly cited range is between 5-10% per decade. This accounts for both the direct loss of habitat as forests are cleared and the secondary effects on the ecosystems that remain.

At Current Rates of Tropical Deforestation, the Percentage of Tropical