India ranked 5th among top global carbon sinks, with its forests removing CO2CO sub 2 per year (2021-2025). 4. Key Findings (Regional & Specific Reports)
This report summarizes the status of global forests, production, and environmental trends based on the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (GFRA 2025) and FAO data available through early 2026. 1. Total Extent: The world has approximately billion hectares (Gha) of forest, covering roughly of the Earth's land area. Net Loss: Net forest loss has slowed, falling from million hectares (Mha) per year (1990–2000) to Mha per year (2015–2025) . Search results for forest
Forest management is shifting toward conservation, with Mha added to conservation management since 1990. India ranked 5th among top global carbon sinks,
Net loss is concentrated in the tropics, while temperate forest areas have shown increases in some regions. Primary Forests: Primary forest area has decreased by over Mha since 1990. 2. Forest Products & Industry (2024-2025 Data) Forest management is shifting toward conservation, with Mha
Top producers include the USA, China, Brazil, and the Russian Federation. Wood Pellets: The UK is the largest consumer ( ), followed by Japan and South Korea.
Global exports of wood and paper products showed signs of recovery in 2024, reaching Industrial Production: Wood-based panels: Primarily produced by China ( ), followed by the USA (