Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment was 21,204 Cubic metres in 2020. ▲ Rising
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in United Kingdom, 1970–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cubic metres.
Analysis
In 2020, intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in United Kingdom stood at 21,204 Cubic metres.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in United Kingdom peaked at 22,987 Cubic metres in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12,210 Cubic metres, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 15th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12,210 Cubic metres | — |
| 1980 | 15,880 Cubic metres | +30.1% |
| 1990 | 19,282 Cubic metres | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 21,070 Cubic metres | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 21,070 Cubic metres | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 21,930 Cubic metres | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 22,987 Cubic metres | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 21,488 Cubic metres | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 21,204 Cubic metres | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,210 Cubic metres | 12,210 Cubic metres | 12,210 Cubic metres | 1 |
| 1980s | 15,880 Cubic metres | 15,880 Cubic metres | 15,880 Cubic metres | 1 |
| 1990s | 20,176 Cubic metres | 19,282 Cubic metres | 21,070 Cubic metres | 2 |
| 2000s | 21,500 Cubic metres | 21,070 Cubic metres | 21,930 Cubic metres | 2 |
| 2010s | 22,238 Cubic metres | 21,488 Cubic metres | 22,987 Cubic metres | 2 |
| 2020s | 21,204 Cubic metres | 21,204 Cubic metres | 21,204 Cubic metres | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in United Kingdom?
- Intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in United Kingdom was 21,204 Cubic metres in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 22,987 Cubic metres in 2010.
- What is the lowest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,210 Cubic metres in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 23 countries with data for 2020.
- Is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset traces net changes in terms of volume in the growing stock of standing wood on forest land. Forest depletion and growth describe balances or imbalances in different types of forests. The intensity of use of forest resources reflects various forest management methods and their sustainability. These data should be read in connection with other indicators, in particular land use changes and forest quality (species diversity, forest degradation), and be complemented with data on forest management practices and protection measures. Please bear in mind that definitions and estimation methods vary for some countries. For details see: Data source(s): OECD Annual Quality Assurance (AQA) questionnaire. Contact: ENV.Stat@oecd.org Dataset release date: March, 2026 Definitions Country metadata