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Tree Cover in United Kingdom

From 2001 to 2025, United Kingdom lost 612kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in United Kingdom

In United Kingdom from 2001 to 2025, 612kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in United Kingdom

In United Kingdom, the top 4 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Scotland had the most tree cover loss at 399.4kha compared to an average of 153.0 kha.

Scotland399.4kha

England121.3kha

Wales65.8kha

Northern Ireland25.5kha

Components of net change in tree cover in United Kingdom

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom experienced a net change of 81.6 kha (2.72%) 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 United Kingdom Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom gained 473.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.36% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In United Kingdom Compared to Other Areas

In United Kingdom there have been 48 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 2018, with 114.

Weekly Fire Alerts In United Kingdom

In United Kingdom the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 48 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In United Kingdom Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in United Kingdom

From 2001 to 2025, United Kingdom lost 612kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In United Kingdom from 2001 to 2025, 612kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In United Kingdom, the top 4 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Scotland had the most tree cover loss at 399.4kha compared to an average of 153.0 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom experienced a net change of 81.6 kha (2.72%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom gained 473.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.36% of the global total.

In United Kingdom there have been 48 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 2018, with 114.

In United Kingdom the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 48 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 United Kingdom experienced a total of 683 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in United Kingdom

From 2001 to 2025, United Kingdom lost 612kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In United Kingdom from 2001 to 2025, 612kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In United Kingdom, the top 4 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Scotland had the most tree cover loss at 399.4kha compared to an average of 153.0 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom experienced a net change of 81.6 kha (2.72%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, United Kingdom gained 473.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.36% of the global total.

In United Kingdom there have been 48 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 2018, with 114.

In United Kingdom the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 48 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 United Kingdom experienced a total of 683 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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