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The bulk download zip archive contains three comma separated files (csv). They have been named as follows:
    1. FRA_Years_YYYY_MM_DD.csv (YYYY_MM_DD refers to the date of the download)
    2. Intervals_YYYY_MM_DD.csv
    2. Annual_YYYY_MM_DD.csv

1. Most of the reported data are found in the file “FRA_Years*”.  Typically the data are structured in records according to the FRA reporting years: 1990, 2000, 2010, 2015 and 2020.
2. The file “Intervals*” contains data on Forest expansion, afforestation, natural expansion, deforestation and reforestation and each data record contains information for one interval 1990-2000, 2000-2010, 2010-2015 or 2015-2020.
3. The file “Annual*” contains data on forest disturbances and the data are structured as annual records for the period 2000-2017.

Required citation: FAO. 2020. Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020

Contact: fra@fao.org
