The planted forest area in France was estimated at 2.53 million hectares in 2023. According to the forecasted data for the upcoming years, the area is expected to see a steady increase. Specifically, the values are projected to be 2.57 million hectares in 2024, 2.61 million hectares in 2025, 2.64 million hectares in 2026, 2.67 million hectares in 2027, and 2.7 million hectares in 2028.
The year-on-year growth rates indicate a consistent upwards trend in the area of planted forests:
- 2023-2024: +1.6%
- 2024-2025: +1.6%
- 2025-2026: +1.1%
- 2026-2027: +1.1%
- 2027-2028: +1.1%
Over the last two years, the trend shows a positive and stable growth, contributing to an overall favorable outlook. When examining the data over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 1.3%.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in forestry policies, advancements in sustainable forestry practices, and climate change impacts which could alter the pace of growth. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding the trajectory of France's planted forest area in the coming years.
