protected area coverage, from 1.7 million to 6 million hectares. In 2014, the Governmentreported that the pledge had been more than accomplished: the areas under legal protectionhad grown to 6.9 million hectares, nearly 12 per cent of the area of the country.25
protected area coverage, from 1.7 million to 6 million hectares. In 2014, theGovernment reported that the pledge had been more than accomplished: the areas under legal protection had grown to 6.9 million hectares, nearly 12 per cent of the area of the country.25