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Tree Cover in Algeria

From 2001 to 2022, Algeria lost 205kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Algeria

In Algeria from 2001 to 2022, 205kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Algeria

In Algeria, the top 5 regions were responsible for 59.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. El Tarf had the most tree cover loss at 45.1kha compared to an average of 4.3 kha.

El Tarf45.1kha

Souk Ahras28.0kha

Guelma17.8kha

Blida17.1kha

Tlemcen13.2kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Algeria

From 2000 to 2020, Algeria experienced a net change of 25.1 kha (1.43%) in tree cover.

The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.
Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020

Tree Cover Gain in Algeria Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Algeria gained 89.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.07% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Algeria

In Algeria the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 1548 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Algeria Compared to Other Areas

In Algeria there have been 1,548 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2012, with 5,491.

Historical Fire Alerts In Algeria Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Algeria experienced a total of 36,479 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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