Global forests in crisis: Shocking decline revealed

In a staggering revelation, the world’s forests have undergone a drastic reduction of nearly 20 million square kilometres over the past 30 years, plunging from 42.03 million square kilometres in 1992 to 40.44 million square kilometres in 2021, as per the latest data from the World Bank.

Attributing this alarming loss to the relentless encroachment of agriculture and industrialisation, the World Bank paints a grim picture where forests now only occupy roughly 30% of the Earth’s habitable land, home to an estimated 3 trillion trees.

Delving into the specifics, a recent report by online publisher Visual Capitalist offers a visual breakdown of forest distribution worldwide, unearthing some truly captivating insights.

Topping the charts is Russia, reigning over more than a fifth (20.1%) of the world’s forest expanse, a colossal 8 million square…