Forests are the world’s most critical ecosystems because they comprise numerous plant species and are inhabited by several animal species, including microorganisms. Of the global total land area, forest covers approximately 31%, about 4.06 billion hectares (40 million square kilometers). Europe, the second-smallest continent by area, has the largest forest cover, with about 1,015 million hectares. South America follows closely with about 842 million hectares of forest cover. Asia, the world’s largest continent, has the second-least forest area, at 593 hectares.
Where Are The World's Forests? - WorldAtlas
Where Are The World's Forests? - WorldAtlas