Figure 2.1 Annual net change in forest area by region (1990–2005)

Forest area includes primary forests, modified natural forests, semi-natural forests, productive forest plantations and protective forest plantations. Net change in forest area takes into account afforestation efforts and natural expansion of forests.

Source & © CBD  Global Biodiversity Outlook 2 (2006),
Chapter 2: The 2010 Biodiversity Target: Establishing current trends, p.23