Charcoal in Joraje

Part of Culture of Juhnvechteya
Due to a massive demand for charcoal for use in forges, smithies, ovens, stoves, and hearths, Joraje is one of the most deforested regions of the world.
About 40%, or about 31,000 square kilometers, of the region’s natural forest has been cleared to facilitate the production of charcoal.
Note: Joraje is about 80,000 square kilometers, and is naturally about 90% forested