The impact of forestry activities, although significantly smaller in comparison to shifting agriculture, also plays a role in the loss of tree cover. Wildfires, while not contributing to tree cover loss in terms of hectares, have been associated with CO2 emissions, adding to the environmental stress.
The latest incident from Mbomou highlights the continued vulnerability of the Central African Republic to such environmental threats. With only one fire alert reported, the incident may seem minor, but it underscores the broader issue of environmental degradation that the country grapples with.
The net change in tree cover over the years shows a disturbing trend of loss outpacing gains, with a net negative change indicating that the country is losing its valuable forest resources at an alarming rate. This loss not only affects the local ecosystems but also has broader implications for climate change and the well-being of future generations.
