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10 Aug 2024

Iraq Confronts Environmental Challenge with Single Fire Incident in Sulaymaniyah
Iraq Confronts Environmental Challenge with Single Fire Incident in Sulaymaniyah

Iraq, a country with a land area of over 44 million hectares, faced a new environmental challenge as a fire incident was reported in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate on August 10, 2024. This incident adds to the country's history of tree cover loss, which has seen a net decrease of approximately 553 hectares over the years. Despite this loss, there has been a significant gain of around 9,457 hectares of tree cover, leading to a net positive change of approximately 8,904 hectares. This reflects a dynamic shift in the country's environmental landscape, with a net increase of 0.02% in tree cover compared to the total land area.

The historical data reveals a fluctuating trend in tree cover loss, with a notable reduction in loss over the years, from around 20 hectares in 2003 to just 0.06 hectares in 2019. This suggests a gradual improvement in preserving Iraq's natural habitats. However, the recent fire incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats to the country's environment. The impact of such incidents, although seemingly small in scale, can have cumulative effects on the region's biodiversity and ecological balance.

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