In 2010, California had 10.2 Mha of natural forest, extending over 26% of its land area. In 2022, it lost 178 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 106 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize key statistics about forests in 5, California, United States. Statistics – including rates of forest change and forest extent – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.