The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new data, especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
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In 2020, Poland had 3.12 Mha of natural forest, extending over 10% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 13.7 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 36.2 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
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Forest Loss
Tree cover loss in Poland
From 2001 to 2023, Poland lost 1.37 Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 13% decrease in tree cover since 2000.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Annual tree cover loss by dominant driver in Poland
In Poland from 2001 to 2023, < 0.1% of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in
deforestation
.The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new, data especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Forest loss in natural forest in Poland
From 2021 to 2023, 17% of tree cover loss in Poland occurred within natural forest. The total loss within natural forest was 39.3kha, equivalent to 17.2 Mt of CO₂e emissions.
Not all natural forest area can be monitored with existing data on tree cover loss. See the metadata for more information.
Location of tree cover loss in Poland
Tree cover loss in Poland compared to other areas
FAO deforestation in Poland
Forest Gain
Location of tree cover gain in Poland
Tree cover gain in Poland compared to other areas
FAO reforestation in Poland
Tree cover gain outside plantations in Poland
Net Forest Change
Components of net change in tree cover in Poland
