The year 2014 saw the highest recorded tree cover loss at 198,227 hectares, with shifting agriculture again playing a major role. Conversely, 2015 witnessed the lowest loss in the period at 111,961 hectares. Despite fluctuations, the overall trend has been one of increasing tree cover loss, with recent years showing no sign of a significant reversal in this pattern.
This trend poses a serious threat to Tanzania's biodiversity and ecological balance, as well as to the livelihoods of local communities that depend on forest resources. The latest fire incident serves as a reminder of the persistent environmental challenges and the need for concerted efforts to manage and mitigate tree cover loss.
