China Has Added Forest the Size of Texas Since 1990
6 months ago
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- The world is losing large areas of forest, especially in the tropics, but some countries are seeing forest regrowth.
- China has added over 170 million acres of forest since 1990, largely due to aggressive tree-planting programs.
- Global deforestation continues at about 20 million acres per year, driven by farming, ranching, fires, and drought.
- Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are experiencing the highest deforestation rates.
- Wealthier nations like the U.S., Canada, Russia, and parts of Europe are seeing forests regrow due to efficient farming.
- India and China are also experiencing forest recovery as they develop.
- Russia has added 52 million acres of forest since 1990, while Canada and India have added 20 and 22 million acres, respectively.
- China's tree-planting efforts include a 2,000-mile-long green belt around the Taklamakan Desert and ongoing projects near the Gobi Desert.