Do the Math: “Rates of Forest Clearing

One acre is equal to 0.40 hectares and there are 31,536,000 seconds in one year.

Estimate 1: 0.40 x 31,536,000= 12,614,400ha

One acre is equal to 0.40 hectares and there are 365 days in one year.

Estimate 2: 0.40 x 365 x 80,000= 11,680,000ha

One acre is equal to 0.40 hectares and there are 365 days in one year.

Estimate 3: 0.40 x 365 x 32,000= 4,672,000ha