Chad has been grappling with a significant decline in tree cover over the past two decades. The latest incident report from Guéra highlights a fire alert, adding to the country's environmental challenges. With an area spanning over 126 million hectares, Chad's tree cover extent is just around 0.32% of its total land area. The predominant cause of tree cover loss, accounting for over 99% of the decline, has been shifting agriculture. This practice has led to a net loss of tree cover, which has decreased by approximately 7.83% over the years.
The impact of this loss is profound, as it not only affects the biodiversity and ecological balance of the region but also contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases. The data reveals a fluctuating yet consistently negative trend in tree cover, with the most recent year, 2022, witnessing a loss of over 5400 hectares. This trend underscores the urgency for strategies to mitigate tree cover loss and enhance reforestation efforts in Chad.
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