This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Woodland area as a percentage of total land area |
|---|---|
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Definitions |
Forest is classified as woodlands where trees can reach a height of > 5m. This classification excludes a large portion of natural Icelandic birch forests, thus information about the coverage of woodlands where trees do not reach 5m of height are also reported. |
| Calculations |
(Area of woodland / Area of land mass ) * 100 |
| Comments and limitations |
The UN identifies a forest as “land spanning more than 0.5 hectares with trees higher than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more than 10 percent, or trees able to reach these thresholds in situ”. This classification excludes a large portion of natural Icelandic birch forests, thus information about the coverage of woodlands where trees to not reach 5m of height are also reported. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |