Forestry activities and urbanization have also contributed to the decline, with forestry being the second leading cause of tree cover loss. Shifting agriculture, although less significant in comparison, still plays a role in the overall reduction of tree cover.
The impact of these losses is not only ecological but also contributes to the country's carbon emissions, with millions of metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent being released into the atmosphere as a result of the tree cover loss. The data underscores the need for continued attention to the factors contributing to tree cover decline and the importance of strategies aimed at mitigating these losses.
