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3 Jan 2025

Chad Confronts Escalating Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident
Chad Confronts Escalating Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident

Chad has been grappling with a significant decline in tree cover over the past two decades, a trend underscored by the latest fire incident reported in the Logone Oriental region on January 3, 2025. With an area of over 126 million hectares, the country has experienced a net loss of tree cover amounting to approximately 843,797 hectares, marking a 7.83% decrease from its original tree cover extent.

The predominant driver of this deforestation has been shifting agriculture, responsible for the vast majority of tree cover loss each year. The data reveals a worrying escalation in the rate of loss, with the most recent figures from 2022 showing a tree cover loss of 5,444 hectares, a stark contrast to the 883 hectares lost in 2001.

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This loss of tree cover not only impacts the local ecosystem and biodiversity but also contributes to the country's carbon emissions. The cumulative effect of these losses over time has been substantial, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere.

The incident in Logone Oriental serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges Chad faces in managing its natural resources. The country's struggle with tree cover loss highlights the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the impact of agricultural practices and other contributing factors to preserve its remaining forests and combat climate change.

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