Forest cover is the total geographical area declared as forest by the government. As of 2021, the total forest cover in India stood at 80.9 million hectares, approximately 21.71 percent of the total geographical area. According to the India State of the Forest Report (https://fsi.nic.in/forest-report-2021-details, ISFR, 2021), India’s forest cover is 7,13,789 square kilometers. It...
Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem, acting as carbon sinks, centres of biodiversity and sources of renewable resources. According to the World Bank, forests cover about 32.68% of Germany’s land area, or about 114,190 square kilometres in 2021. Over the past 30 years, Germany’s forest cover has remained relatively stable, increasing by around...
France is home to a vast expanse of forests, covering approximately 17 million hectares, constituting about 31% of the country’s total land area. These forests are crucial in combating climate change by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide. On average, France’s forests sequester an estimated 87 million tons of CO2 each year, which accounts for about 19%...
One of the less widely focused climate topics in the EU is the importance of forests. Forests act as natural carbon sinks and help manage air and soil temperatures, enhancing vegetation and wildlife. As such, forest cover has been, and will continue to be, a crucial asset in the EU’s achieving its climate goals.Eurostat data...
China is among the countries with the longest tradition of forest recuperation programs. The government launched the Three-North Shelterbelt Program as early as the 1970s. Also called the Great Green Wall, it is one of the oldest public efforts to increase forest area in China. It aims to plant 4,500 kilometers of trees through the...
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) affirms 367 million hectares (Mha) of forest across Canada, comprising approximately 34.8% of Canada’s land. This is 15 times the size of all the Great Lakes put together. Canadians expect a lot from our forests, from biodiversity, recreation, carbon storage, and water filtration to building materials, employment opportunities, and cultural identity....
Brazil’s forest area is significant. It is equivalent to approximately 58.5% of the national territory, covering an area of about 497,962,509 hectares (or 4,979,625 km²)1. Of this total area, approximately 98% corresponds to natural forests, while only 2% are planted forests.Brazil is home to an impressive diversity of tree species. It is estimated that there...
Australia is a large, dry country with diverse land cover. As of 2020, primary forest covered 134.01 million hectares, or 17% of the country’s approximately 769 million hectares of land. This accounts for around 3% of the world’s forest area. The most common forest type in Australia is Eucalypt, which covers 101 million hectares, or...
