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8 Aug 2024

Mozambique's Niassa Province Registers New Fire Incident Amid Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges
Mozambique's Niassa Province Registers New Fire Incident Amid Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges

Mozambique has recently experienced a new fire incident in the Niassa Province, which adds to the country's ongoing environmental challenges. Over the past two decades, Mozambique has seen a significant fluctuation in tree cover loss, primarily driven by shifting agriculture. The data indicates that shifting agriculture is the predominant cause of tree cover loss, accounting for a staggering majority of the total loss each year.

The cumulative effect of these losses has been profound. Since 2001, Mozambique has lost over 4.89 million hectares of tree cover, which represents a net change of -10.21%. This loss is juxtaposed against a gain of just 583,187 hectares, highlighting the scale of the challenge faced by the nation's forests and ecosystems.

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Urbanization and forestry activities have also contributed to tree cover loss, but to a much lesser extent compared to shifting agriculture. Notably, the data does not specify the impact of wildfires on tree cover loss, which could be a significant factor, as indicated by the latest fire alert.

The recent incident in Niassa Province serves as a reminder of the persistent threats to Mozambique's natural resources. With the country's tree cover extent standing at over 28.90 million hectares, the ongoing loss of trees could have far-reaching implications for biodiversity, climate regulation, and local livelihoods.

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