Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens.
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
Please report any inconsistencies, apparent data errors, or other comments on this page using the link below. Provide a brief description and include the countries, years and indicators affected if appropriate.