SDG 15 · Indicator
Change in Forest Area
%, 5 year change
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Legend
Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
Information unavailable
US Performance
Major challenges remain
-0.1
Description
5-year percent change in forest area.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 4.98, indicating a decrease to an appropriate level of 4.98 percent forest change over 5 years.
Reference
Forest Inventory and Analysis Program, U.S. Forest Service