All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Tree Cover in Saint Kitts and Nevis

From 2001 to 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In Saint Kitts and Nevis from 2001 to 2025, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the top 5 regions were responsible for 63.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Saint Thomas Lowland had the most tree cover loss at 0.1kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

Saint Thomas Lowland0.1kha

Saint George Basseterre0.0kha

Saint James Windward0.0kha

Saint John Figtree0.0kha

Christ Church Nichola Town0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Saint Kitts and Nevis

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced a net change of 0.2 kha (1.18%) 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained 0.4 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Saint Kitts and Nevis Compared to Other Areas

In Saint Kitts and Nevis there have been 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2012 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2012. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 6.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Saint Kitts and Nevis

In Saint Kitts and Nevis the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 2 Sept 2012 and 23 Dec 2012 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Saint Kitts and Nevis Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Saint Kitts and Nevis

From 2001 to 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis from 2001 to 2025, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the top 5 regions were responsible for 63.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Saint Thomas Lowland had the most tree cover loss at 0.1kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced a net change of 0.2 kha (1.18%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained 0.4 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis there have been 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2012 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2012. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 6.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 2 Sept 2012 and 23 Dec 2012 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 2 Sept 2012 and 23 Dec 2012 Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced a total of 36 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Saint Kitts and Nevis

From 2001 to 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis from 2001 to 2025, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the top 5 regions were responsible for 63.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Saint Thomas Lowland had the most tree cover loss at 0.1kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced a net change of 0.2 kha (1.18%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained 0.4 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis there have been 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2012 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2012. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 6.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 2 Sept 2012 and 23 Dec 2012 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 2 Sept 2012 and 23 Dec 2012 Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced a total of 36 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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