Forest-Proximate People (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This map shows the distribution of forest-proximate people (rural people living within 5 km of a forest) globally, in 2012. Credit Newton et al./One Earth Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.