This single fire alert serves as a reminder of the fragility of Paraguay's forests and the need for ongoing vigilance and sustainable practices to protect these vital ecosystems.
In the Alto Paraguay Department of Paraguay, a fire incident on November 9, 2024, has highlighted the ongoing struggle against deforestation in the country. Paraguay, with an area of approximately 39.96 million hectares, has a significant tree cover extent of around 24.30 million hectares. However, the country has experienced a net loss in tree cover of over 5.81 million hectares, which is a concerning 24.70% decrease from the original cover.
The main drivers of tree cover loss have been identified as shifting agriculture, forestry, wildfires, and urbanization. Shifting agriculture alone accounts for a substantial portion of the loss, with incidents such as wildfires also contributing to the degradation of Paraguay's forests. The data reveals a worrying trend of increasing deforestation, with the highest recorded tree cover loss in 2012 at over 510,000 hectares.
Explore country profileThis single fire alert serves as a reminder of the fragility of Paraguay's forests and the need for ongoing vigilance and sustainable practices to protect these vital ecosystems.
