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The Least Forested Countries In The World
Forests are some of the world’s most important ecosystems because they harbor important tree species, host multitudes of animals, and play critical roles in the hydrological circle. They also add beauty to the landscape and are important sources of livelihood for most communities. The UNFAO defines a forest as a land area spanning over 0.5 ha (0.005 square kilometers) and covered by trees rising at least 5 meters. These areas do not include land under agricultural use, even if the crops are higher than 5 meters.
Forest in the Altai Territory of Russia.
By the above definition, forests cover approximately 31% of the Earth’s total land area, about 4.06 billion hectares (40.6 million square kilometers). Primary forests (forests dominated by native species and are largely undisturbed by human activities) account for about one-third of the total forest area. Europe, the second-smallest continent, has the most forest cover of an ....

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