Forest data

Forest tree cover is basic for sustainability assessments. Measuring forest tree cover helps tracking changes, both gain and losses and supports policies related to reforestation, afforestation and ecosystem restoration.

Forest area in 2018

The map shows the distribution of forest cover as a percentage of land cover in 2018. The darker areas show where most of the forests are located. Zooming in will show the distribution of forest cover at administrative level (NUTS) according to Corine Land Cover. 

Note: Forest cover is estimated as the sum of the four Corine land cover classes broadleaved (311), conifers (312), mixed (313) and transitional woodlands and shrubs (324)

Land cover area in 2018, % of total land cover

The land cover statistics show the cover by forests compared to other land uses. Agricultural areas and artificial surfaces are the dominant land cover in Malta.

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Share of type of forest ownership in 2015, %

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