The historical data from 2001 to 2019 reveals a trend of varying tree cover loss, with the highest recorded loss in 2003 at approximately 19.60 hectares. Despite these losses, there have been significant gains, with a recorded tree cover gain of 9,456 hectares. The net positive change suggests a recovery and potential resilience in Iraq's tree cover, but the presence of fire incidents remains a concern for the environmental health of the country.
The environmental trajectory of Iraq will depend on the management of these natural resources and the mitigation of fire incidents that threaten to undermine the progress made in tree cover gains.
