What is the current rate of net global deforestation?

Question

Is there a reliable estimate of the current rate of net (area deforested minus area reforested) anywhere? I've seen estimates for the 1990's and or different areas, but no estimate of the CURRENT GLOBAL NET rate of deforestation.

Answer 1

http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2005... this site is excellent for your research.

http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/200511...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/natur...

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1325...