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 

Change in Forest Area