In 2010, United States had 252 Mha of natural forest, extending over 29% of its land area. In 2022, it lost 1.86 Mha of natural forest, equivalent to 663 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize forest fires in United States. Statistics – including regions with the most fire alerts and how current fires compare to historical trends – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.