Global deforestation rates have decreased, but forests remain under significant pressure. Growing demand for forest products and climate-related challenges have led to calls for better conservation measures. The European Union had 160 million hectares in 2022 forest , which accounts for 39 percent of its land, an increase of 8.3 million hectares since 2000. The largest forest areas are in Sweden, Finland and Spain. (More on euractiv.com)