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12 Nov 2024

Central African Republic Battles Deforestation as Latest Fire Strikes Bamingui-Bangoran
Central African Republic Battles Deforestation as Latest Fire Strikes Bamingui-Bangoran

In a recent development, the Central African Republic (CAR) has reported a new fire incident in the Bamingui-Bangoran region, underscoring the ongoing challenge of deforestation in the country. Over the past two decades, CAR has seen a significant shift in its landscape, with a net loss in tree cover of approximately 1.32%.

The country, which boasts an area of over 62 million hectares, has a tree cover extent of nearly 47 million hectares. However, the persistent practice of shifting agriculture has been the primary driver of tree cover loss, accounting for the vast majority of the deforestation. This method of farming, which involves clearing forest land for cultivation, has led to a loss of hundreds of thousands of hectares of trees over the years, contributing to a considerable increase in emissions.

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The cumulative impact of these losses is substantial, with the latest figures showing a net decrease in tree cover. While there has been some gain, the overall trend points to a disturbing loss of forest area, with a net negative change after accounting for gains and disturbances.

The single fire incident reported may seem minor, but it is part of a larger pattern of environmental stress in the region. The Central African Republic's rich biodiversity and natural resources are at risk if the current trajectory of land use and incidents continues unchecked. The situation calls for increased awareness and strategic action to manage and mitigate the effects of deforestation and preserve the ecological integrity of the nation.

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