TNPSC Thervupettagam

Global Forest Area Gain

July 26 , 2024 12 hrs 0 min 16 0
  • It was titled as the “State of world forest report 2024” by the FAO.
  • China led the world with the maximum forest area gain of 19,37,000 hectares.
  • It is followed by Australia with 4,46,000 hectares, and India.
  • India gained 2,66,000 hectares of forest area annually from 2010 to 2020.
  • India securing the third spot among the top 10 countries with the most significant forest area gains during this period.
  • Other countries in the top 10 include Chile, Vietnam, Turkey, the United States, France, Italy and Romania.
  • It also said the rate of gross global mangrove loss decreased by 23% during the periods — 2000 to 2010 and 2010 to 2020.

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