According to the provided reference, the total forest area in Argentina is 29,400 thousand hectares.
Based on data from the provided reference concerning forest information for Argentina around the year 2000, the total area covered by forests is a significant portion of the country's landscape.
Here is a summary of the key figures from the reference:
- Total Land Area: 273,669 thousand hectares
- Total Forest Area: 29,400 thousand hectares
- Percent Forest Cover: This forest area represents 11% of Argentina's total land area.
- Primary Forest Cover: Within the total forest area, 1,738 thousand hectares are classified as primary forest.
- Primary Forest Percentage: Primary forests constitute 6% of the total forest area in Argentina.
These figures indicate the scale of Argentina's forests relative to its overall size and highlight the proportion of highly biodiverse primary forests within that total.
Here is the data presented in a table for clarity:
| Category | Value (1000 ha) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Land Area | 273669 | - |
| Total Forest Area | 29400 | 11% (of total land) |
| Primary Forest Cover | 1738 | - |
| Primary Forest, % total forest | - | 6% (of total forest) |
This data provides a snapshot of the extent and composition of Argentina's forests based on the information cited.
