Designated functions of forest and other wooded land
FRA 2005 categories/designated function Area (1000 hectares)
Primary function Total area with function
1990 2000 2005 1990 2000 2005
Forest
Production 7,190 5,851 5,372 7,190 5,851 5,372
Protection of soil and water 846 827 788 2,644 1,860 1,647
Conservation of biodiversity 1,798 1,033 859 2,644 1,860 1,647
Social services - - - 1,798 1,033 859
Multiple purpose - - - not appl. not appl. not appl.
No or unknown function 740 238 143 not appl. not appl. not appl.
Total forest 10,574 7,949 7,162 not appl. not appl. not appl.
Other wooded land
Production - - - 2,230 3,292 3,611
Protection of soil and water - - - 2,230 3,292 3,611
Conservation of biodiversity - - - - - -
Social services - - - - - -
Multiple purpose 2,230 3,292 3,611 not appl. not appl. not appl.
No or unknown function - - - not appl. not appl. not appl.
Total other wooded land 2,230 3,292 3,611 not appl. not appl. not appl.
Data source: FAO, Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005.
last updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2005