New studies have revealed that the environmental impact of Rubber farms causing deforestation has been underestimated, with Southeast Asian rubber production potentially causing up to three times more forest depletion than previously believed. Over four million hectares of forest have been lost for rubber farming since 1993, with mature rubber plantations covering 14.2 million hectares in Southeast Asia. This has led to a decline in biodiversity and increased stress on natural woodlands. The demand for rubber is expected to continue growing, leading to further deforestation if existing rubber producers are not supported to improve yields.

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