South America

33,6% of the forest zone area remains as intact forest landscapes. IFL area: 4,500,000 km².

Region contains more than 34% of the world's IFL.

More than 55% of all IFL in the region is controlled by Brazil.

Argentina retains less than 10% of forest areas as IFL, while Uruguay has lost all its intact forests.

8,8% of intact forest areas are located in strictly protected areas.

More than 95% of all IFL in the region are part of the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest biome.

Countries with IFL

Countries without IFL

Uruguay.