Question

Will more than 33% of the earth's land area be covered by forest in 2050?

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Total Forecasters31

Community Prediction25.8% (12.5% - 33%)

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50%

community: 25.8%

Authors:

DerMannOhneEigenschaften

Opened:

Jun 20, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2049

Scheduled resolution:

Dec 31, 2054

Environment & Climate

Economy & Business

Natural Sciences

United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization

Deforestation

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