Scientists can’t agree on where the world’s forests are

Mongabay
Feb 17, 2026, 12:42 pm144 pts
A deceptively simple question underlies many global environmental policies: where, exactly, are the world’s forests? A new study suggests the answer depends heavily on which map one consults—and that the differences are large enough to reshape climate targets, conservation priorities, and development…

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