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CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions from Land-Use Change, 1850-1990

Figure 8 shows the history of CO2 emissions from LULUCF activities for major regions of the world since 1850.

Figure 8

CO2 Emissions from Land-Use Change 1850-1990
Note: The emissions shown in this figure are derived by applying ecosystem-specific rates for emissions and regrowth to lands that have been deforested, logged, or are undergoing recovery from these activities.
Source: Adapted from Houghton and Hackler, 2000.