Facts and figures

Maps and graphs

The maps and graphs are from the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2000 and 2005. They were produced using mostly information provided by countries and satellite remote sensing studies. Forest resource assessments are carried out every five to ten years. For maps and graphs by country, go to country information

World maps

The world's forests

Global ecological zones

Forest cover by ecological zones

Countries and forests with high rates of net forest area change 2000-2005

Number of tree species

Regional maps by ecological zones

Africa

Asia

Commonwealth of Independent States

Europe

Latin America

North and Central America and the Caribbean

Oceania

Graphs

Main forest cover change processes in the tropics

Changes in plantation area, 1990-2005

Changes in carbon stocks in forest biomass, 1990-2005

Ownership patterns, 2000

Trends in wood removal, 1990-2005

Pie charts

Ten countries with the largest forest area, 2005

Designated functions of forests globally, 2005