This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements |
| Indicator |
Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area |
| Organisation |
Forestry Commission |
| Contact email |
esther.whitton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources | |
| Data providers |
Forestry Commission |
| Comment and limitations |
Data only available for 2011. Due to disaggregation not available at the local level, this data represents the North West of England, as opposed to St Helens. |
| Data last updated | 2022-07-05: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |