Around *** million hectares of forest area across the globe is designated for biodiversity conservation. This figure accounts for nearly ten percent of the forest size worldwide. Meanwhile, the area of forest used for soil and water protection amounted to *** million hectares allocated in 2020. Furthermore, an area of roughly *** million hectares of forest worldwide was allocated for social services, which include recreation, tourism and education research amongst others.
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FAO. (November 12, 2020). Total forest area under protection and designated for special purposes worldwide in 2020 (in million hectares) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1292833/global-forest-area-under-protection-and-used-for-special-purposes/
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FAO, Total forest area under protection and designated for special purposes worldwide in 2020 (in million hectares) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1292833/global-forest-area-under-protection-and-used-for-special-purposes/ (last visited July 30, 2026)
Total forest area under protection and designated for special purposes worldwide in 2020 (in million hectares) [Graph], FAO, November 12, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1292833/global-forest-area-under-protection-and-used-for-special-purposes/
