Over the years, the data shows a fluctuating but overall increasing trend in tree cover loss. The net change in tree cover has been negative, with a net loss of over 1 million hectares, which translates to a 5.89% decrease from the stable tree cover. The disturbances to the tree cover have been significant, with nearly 4.70 million hectares affected.
The impact of these losses is not just limited to the environment but also to the carbon emissions associated with deforestation. The total gross emissions from tree cover loss have reached staggering amounts, with certain years witnessing emissions exceeding 250 million megagrams.
Madagascar's rich ecosystems are under threat, and the recent fire incident is a small yet significant part of a much larger and concerning trend of habitat loss and environmental degradation.
