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China has grown more new forest cover than any nation on Earth (media.mas.to)
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https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-30-years-of-deforestation-and-forest-growth-by-country/

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[โ€“] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wonder if this includes tree plantations. Those should not be considered forests in my view.

[โ€“] stifle867@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago

China even includes shrubbery in their numbers so take that as you will.