A total of 818,814,000 acres in the United States is covered by forest. That’s 36.21% of the total land mass. United States forests are a mix of many different types as the United States spans a large land area and is composed of Arctic to tropical zones. The United States mostly has deciduous and coniferous...
Forests are essential in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, and regulating local climates. In the United Kingdom, forests significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote biodiversity, and improve air and water quality. This Report explores forest coverage in the UK, the composition of trees and their carbon sequestration potential, the impact...
Forests cover almost a third of Turkey. They are almost all state-owned and vary from temperate rainforest in the northeast to maquis in the south and west. Pine, fir, oak, and beech are common. While the forest area in Turkey accounted for 26.7% of the country’s surface area in 1999, this percentage increased to 29%...
The update of the Spanish Forest Strategy and the Spanish Forest Plan in 2022 brought with it the publication of the latest data on the state of forests in Spain. With this data, the Forest Map of Spain and the National Forest Inventory were created, showing that just over 28 million hectares are forest areas...
In 2010, South Africa had about 3.93 Mha of natural forest, covering over 4.3% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 12.3 ha of natural forest, equivalent to 26.2 Mt of CO₂ emissions. From 2000 to 2020, South Africa experienced a net change of -142 kha (-1.9%) in tree cover. Stable forest 5.80 Mha Gain 388 kha Loss 530 kha Disturbed 1.28 Mha 2010 South Africa’s natural forests covered...
According to data obtained from official Saudi sources, the forest area in Saudi Arabia will cover 0.45448% in 2021. Saudi Arabia’s forests contain 6 million metric tons of carbon in living forest biomass. About 2.7 million hectares of woodland remain in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, especially in remote, steep, inaccessible areas. The juniper (Juniper...
Nigeria’s once expansive forests are now under severe threat, reduced to only 12.8% of the country’s land—around 110,890 square kilometers. Over time, deforestation has severely damaged these ecosystems, with forests vanishing at 350,000 hectares annually. If this trend continues, it is estimated that in 2052, the forests may be completely gone, resulting in catastrophic consequences...
Mexico is a biodiversity hotspot with an extensive forest cover that is crucial in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon, supporting ecosystems, and providing livelihoods. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), about 64.8 million hectares of Mexico’s land area is covered by forests, representing approximately 33% of the country’s total landmass....
Japan’s Forests Account for 67% of the Country’s Total Land Area Japan, known for its technological advancements and urban landscapes, is also home to vast forested areas that play a crucial role in the country’s climate change mitigation efforts. This Post examines the current state of Japan’s forests, their impact on carbon sequestration, and their...
Indonesia’s forests cover 52.1 % of the country’s total land. Of this, 50% are primary forests, the most biodiverse and carbon-dense type. The country also has 3.5 million hectares of planted forest. Indonesia’s forests, composed of diverse tree species like dipterocarps, mangroves, and peatland trees, play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Dominant species such...
