PNG Forestry Authority, Climate Change and Development Authority in PNG
PNG has a total of about 46.9 million hectare of which 77.8% is forested with 13 natural forest
types and forest plantations with various species planted. The second major land
use in PNG is cropland, which covers 11.0% of the total land area. Grassland covers 5.3% and
wetland comprised 4.8% of the total land mass. Other Land including bare soil and rock covers
0.2% of the total land area. Settlements including villages and cities cover 0.9% of the land area.
Source: Papua New Guinea’s National REDD+ Forest Reference Level 2017
Climate Change and Development Authority in PNG, PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority, PNG Forestry Authority, National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA), PNG Department of Agriculture and Livestock, National Fisheries Authority of Papua New Guinea
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters Land
The 2020 State of Environment Report is the first for Papua New Guinea.