St. Martin (French part) Forest Area

The forest area in the French part of St. Martin has remained relatively stable over the 14-year period from 2011 to 2025, with a consistent figure of 24.80 square kilometers, placing it at the 117th position globally. This stability is striking, especially when compared to countries like Chile, which has a slightly larger forest area at 25.34 square kilometers. The lack of fluctuation in St. Martin's forest area suggests that the country's forest cover has been effectively preserved over the years. Benin, a peer country with a larger forest area of 25.59 square kilometers, may serve as a benchmark for the French part of St. Martin to consider strategies for forest conservation and expansion. As the global climate continues to change, St. Martin may need to adapt its forest management policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as increased frequency of natural disasters, which could potentially alter the trajectory of its forest area.