Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015 - How are the world’s forests changing?

Forested areas have decreased but rate of net forest loss has been cut by 50%. 

Challenges remain

• The extent of the world’s forest continues to decline as human populations continue to grow and demand for food and land increases.

• Implementing sustainable forest management practices requires sound policies and positive returns on investment to encourage adoption.

• Governments, private companies, communities, civil society and international organizations must invest in forest management to ensure a steady supply of forest goods and services for future generations.