St. Lucia Forest Area

St. Lucia's forest area has experienced a relatively stable trend over the past three and a half decades, with a slight decline from its peak of 34.87 in 1990 to 34.05 in 2023, marking the lowest point since record-keeping began. This decrease represents a loss of approximately 0.82 square kilometers of forest area. In comparison, Luxembourg's forest area ranks higher, but similarly, Luxembourg has seen a decline from its peak, standing at 34.45 in 2025. The island nation's forest area has remained a significant portion of its territory, with a coverage of 35 years. The slight decline in St. Lucia's forest area may be attributed to various factors such as deforestation and urbanization. A significant increase in reforestation efforts or sustainable land-use practices would be necessary to alter the downward trend and potentially stabilize or even increase the country's forest area in the coming years.