10 Countries with the Largest Forest Areas

Introduction

Forests are crucial for biodiversity, climate regulation, and human survival. Here are the top 10 countries with the largest forest areas.

Russia forest

Russia tops the list with 815 million hectares of forest, covering 49% of its land area.

Brazil forest

Brazil is known for the Amazon, with 497 million hectares of forest, home to diverse species.

Canada forest

Canada boasts 347 million hectares of forest, preserving boreal and temperate ecosystems.

United States forest

The U.S. has 310 million hectares of forest, protecting many endangered species.

China forest

China actively works to restore its forests, covering over 220 million hectares.

Democratic Republic of the Congo forest

The DRC contains 154 million hectares of rainforest, crucial for African biodiversity.

Australia forest

Australia has 125 million hectares of forest, harboring unique wildlife.

India forest

India covers 72 million hectares of forest, with projects aimed at increasing this area.

Peru forest

Peru has 68 million hectares of forest, crucial for the Amazon and Andean ecosystems.