德媒：中国成为“世界森林冠军”

Core Insights - China has emerged as a global leader in afforestation, significantly increasing its forest area over the past decades, while Germany maintains stable forest coverage despite facing challenges from climate change [1][2] Group 1: Global Forest Trends - The global forest area is rapidly declining, with the FAO reporting that by 2025, it will be approximately 4.14 billion hectares, with over half located in Russia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, and China [1] - Since 1990, China has added 70 million hectares of forest, equivalent to the size of Texas, due to large-scale afforestation projects [1] - Russia has the largest forest area globally, having increased its forest cover by about 21 million hectares since 1990, aided by its vast land and low population density [1] Group 2: Germany's Forest Management - Germany's forest area accounts for about one-third of its land, and it is one of the few countries where forest area has remained stable since 1990 [2] - The country has implemented various forest management plans to ensure sustainable use of forest resources while preserving ecological functions [2] - However, climate change poses significant challenges, with extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and storms causing severe damage to German forests [2]