In 2010, United States had 252Mha of natural forest, extending over 29% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 1.71Mha of natural forest, equivalent to 775Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize rates of forest change in United States. Statistics – including rankings of regions with the most forest loss and gain – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.