Table 3 Forest area by 2050 in China.

From: The stage-classified matrix models project a significant increase in biomass carbon stocks in China’s forests between 2005 and 2050

Year

Coverage (%)

Area (104 ha)

Total forests

Forest stands

Net increase in the area of forest stands

2005*

20.1

19333

15559

 

2010

20.4

19568

15856

297

2020

23.5

22529

18255

2399

2030

25.5

24503

19855

1600

2040

26.9

25865

20958

1103

2050

28.4

27227

22061

1103

  1. Total forest area was derived from the forest coverage plan and total land area of China (960.27 × 106 ha). We subtracted the area of special shrubs and forests in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan from the total forest area.
  2. Coverage data are based on China Forestry Sustainable Development Strategy Research Group28
  3. *Data from the inventory period of 2004–2008.
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