Burkina Faso Confronts Environmental Challenge with Single Fire Incident in Centre-Nord Region

Burkina Faso Confronts Environmental Challenge with Single Fire Incident in Centre-Nord Region

A recent environmental incident has been reported in Burkina Faso's Centre-Nord Region, where a fire alert was raised on December 7, 2024. This incident adds to the country's ongoing struggle with tree cover loss, which has seen a net decrease of 0.36% over the years. The predominant cause of tree cover loss has been identified as shifting agriculture, accounting for significant emissions and ecological disturbances.

The historical data from 2001 to 2022 indicates a fluctuating pattern of tree cover loss in Burkina Faso, with a notable peak in 2001 due to shifting agriculture. Although there were years with no recorded tree cover loss, the cumulative effect remains a concern for the country's environmental health. The net change in tree cover reveals a loss of 151,938 hectares, partially offset by a gain of 142,766 hectares, leading to a net loss of 9,171 hectares.