Brazil, a country with a vast area of over 850 million hectares, has seen a significant portion of its tree cover affected by various drivers of deforestation. With a tree cover extent of approximately 519 million hectares, the nation has faced a net change in tree cover that indicates a 5.93% decrease. The data reveals that shifting agriculture is the predominant cause of tree cover loss, followed by forestry, urbanization, and wildfires. The latest incident reported on November 8, 2024, was a fire alert in the State of Maranhão, which adds to the ongoing challenge of preserving Brazil's rich biodiversity and forest resources. Over the years, the cumulative impact of these incidents has led to a substantial loss of tree cover, emphasizing the need for sustained attention to environmental conservation.
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