Mozambique has faced a significant challenge in maintaining its tree cover, with a net loss of over 4.30 million hectares, marking a 10.21% decrease in tree cover stability. The latest incident data reveals a fire alert in the Zambezia Province, adding to the environmental pressures the country is already facing. Over the years, shifting agriculture has been the predominant driver of tree cover loss, responsible for the vast majority of the hectares lost. Urbanization, while contributing to a lesser extent, has also played a role in the reduction of tree cover.
The impact of these losses is evident in the country's carbon footprint, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions associated with the loss of tree cover. This ongoing deforestation has far-reaching implications for biodiversity, climate change, and the livelihoods of local communities.
Explore country profileThe recent incident, albeit isolated, underscores the vulnerability of Mozambique's natural resources to fire-related events. As the country grapples with these environmental challenges, the data underscores the need for sustainable land management practices to mitigate further loss and promote recovery of the affected areas.
