The net change in tree cover indicates a loss of 17,472,750.87 hectares, while there has been a gain of 13,986,759.49 hectares. The overall disturbance to tree cover amounts to 28,365,368.84 hectares, resulting in a net negative change of 3,485,991.38 hectares, which is approximately a 1.23% decrease from the stable tree cover.
The latest incident data from 2025 reports a wildfire in Texas, highlighting the ongoing challenge of managing and mitigating the effects of such natural disasters on the environment. The trend of increasing wildfires, coupled with the pressures of urban development, underscores the need for strategies to protect and restore tree cover in the United States.
