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13 Jan 2025

Central African Republic Battles Deforestation as Latest Fire Strikes Haut-Mbomou
Central African Republic Battles Deforestation as Latest Fire Strikes Haut-Mbomou

In a recent development, the Central African Republic has recorded a fire incident in the Haut-Mbomou region, marking a continuation of environmental challenges faced by the nation. Over the years, the country has seen a significant shift in its tree cover landscape, with a net loss of approximately 1.32% in tree cover due to various factors.

Shifting agriculture has been identified as the primary driver of tree cover loss, accounting for the vast majority of the deforestation activities. This practice has led to a substantial decrease in the tree cover extent, which originally spanned over 47 million hectares. Despite some gains in tree cover and disturbances that have partially offset losses, the overall trend remains negative.

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The cumulative impact of these losses has been profound, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions released into the atmosphere, exacerbating the global climate crisis. The latest fire alert, though seemingly isolated, is a stark reminder of the persistent threat of wildfires in the region, which can have devastating effects on the already fragile ecosystem.

As the Central African Republic grapples with these environmental challenges, the focus on sustainable land management and conservation efforts becomes increasingly critical. The country's rich biodiversity and natural resources are at stake, necessitating urgent attention and action to reverse the trends of deforestation and degradation.

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