October 15, 2021
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A proposed conservation area in northwestern Papua New Guinea has experienced a substantial surge in deforestation-related alerts, according to satellite data from the University of Maryland. The still-unofficial Torricelli Mountain Range Conservation Area is home to critically endangered tree kangaroo species, along with a host of other biodiversity. In May 2021, communities voiced concern about road construction that was approaching the boundaries of the proposed conservation area...
