South America’s Changing Forest Cover

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Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.

Map
Change map
Geography
South America
Dataset
12 mapped places · Numeric values
Rendering
Continuous color scale

Includes: 2 selectable variables · linked side table · 3 summary stats

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Data you need

  • One row per mapped place using the identifiers in this sample.
  • Comparable values with clear units and observation dates.
  • Empty cells for unavailable values rather than invented zeroes.
  • A source and a short note for definitions or limitations.

How to make a similar map

  1. Choose “Modify this example” to keep its geography and working configuration.
  2. Replace the values or import the companion CSV and confirm the place matches.
  3. Choose the variable that opens first, then check colors, missing values, and the linked table.
  4. Review the source note before sharing or exporting.

Try this map style with

These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.

  • Protected land share
  • Tree-cover loss by year
  • Agricultural land expansion

Source and limitations

World Bank, World Development Indicators: Forest area (% of land area), indicator AG.LND.FRST.ZS.

Forest definitions follow FAO reporting standards. Change is calculated in percentage points and does not distinguish natural forest from planted forest.

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