While precise total figures for the entire country (metropolitan and overseas regions) in 2021 are not directly available in the provided data, the reference details the forest area for several of the largest forested regions in France for that year. This gives a clear picture of the scale of woodlands in these significant areas.
According to data from Statista for 2021, the forest area in some of France's largest regions, measured in hectares, is as follows:
Forest Area by Selected Region in France (2021)
The regions listed below represent some of those with the most extensive forest coverage in metropolitan France.
| Characteristic | Surface in hectare |
|---|---|
| Grand Est | 1,963,000 |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 1,764,000 |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 1,628,000 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 1,009,000 |
Source: Statista, 2021.
Understanding Hectares
A hectare is a unit of area equivalent to 10,000 square meters (100 meters by 100 meters), or about 2.47 acres. To put the figures above into perspective:
- 1,000,000 hectares is equal to 10,000 square kilometers.
- The region of Grand Est alone has a forest area larger than the country of Montenegro.
These figures highlight the significant forest resources located within these specific French regions in 2021.
