How much of Montserrat is covered by forest?

Approximately one-fifth of Montserrat is covered by forest.1

While the island's landscape was significantly altered by volcanic eruptions beginning in 1995—which destroyed much of the lush vegetation in the southern highlands—the Centre Hills remain largely forested. In the north, the Silver Hills and the Centre Hills feature forests at higher elevations, while their lower contours are characterized by secondary scrub.1