German media: China becomes the "World Forest Champion"
"While Germany is worried about its forests, China has become the world's forest champion." reported the German magazine "Focus" on the 29th. The global forest area is disappearing at an alarming rate, but some countries are actively responding through sustainable development projects and long-term strategies. Especially China, which has become a pioneer in afforestation over the past few decades.
The report said that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released the "Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025" report, which provides a detailed analysis of the achievements and challenges of more than 200 countries and regions in forest protection. According to the report, the global forest area was approximately 4.14 billion hectares in 2025, with more than half of the forests located in five countries: Russia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, and China.
The report stated that since 1990, China has added 70 million hectares of forest area, equivalent to the area of Texas, USA. This achievement is attributed to China's large-scale afforestation projects. Countries such as Russia and India have also made significant progress in afforestation. According to the report, Russia currently has the largest forest area in the world, with an additional forest area of about 21 million hectares since 1990. This is closely related to its vast territory and low population density, which means that the forest ecosystem faces relatively less pressure. India, through afforestation programs and efficient land use, has added about 8.9 million hectares of forest.
Germany has always been known for its dense forests, with forest area accounting for about one-third of its territory. The report said that Germany is one of the few countries whose forest area has remained basically stable since 1990. This contrasts sharply with many areas around the world where forests continue to shrink. To achieve long-term sustainable forest management, Germany has developed a series of forest management plans, ensuring that forest resources can be used for economic activities while maintaining ecological functions. However, climate change still poses a serious challenge to Germany's forests. In recent years, heat waves, droughts, and storms have caused severe damage to Germany's forests. At the same time, rising temperatures have led to the proliferation of pests, destroying large areas of trees. (Qing Mu)
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