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According to
https://rainforests.mongabay.com/deforestation/archive
Deforestation rates in Indonesia is much higher than in Papau New Guinea. This is likely because of Indonesia's overall corruption and Palm Tree Plantations.
Deforestation rates in Indonesia have an annual average increase of %1.61.
By comparison, Papua New guineas annual average deforestation rate is %0.44.
Papua New Guineas low deforestation rate is likely due to conservation programs such as the tree kangaroo conservation program and the YUS Conservation Area.
Hope this helps
the southern hemisphere is highlighted
Dry and hot, receives less than ten inches of rain per year i think. :)
