14) Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 Flashcards
1
Q
Who has released this assessment ?
A
FAO
2
Q
What does the assessment say ?
A
It says that the world has lost 179 mha of forest since 1990, an area equivalent to the size of Libya
3
Q
Has the rate of loss of forest cover increased ?
A
YES but only till 2010, after that the rate of decrease in forest cover has reduced
4
Q
Largest annual rate of net forest loss ?
A
Africa and then South America
5
Q
Which continent saw the highest net gain of forest area ?
A
Asia followed by Oceania and Europe
