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13 Nov 2024

Mexico Battles with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Sinaloa
Mexico Battles with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Sinaloa

Mexico has been grappling with a significant decline in tree cover over the past two decades. The latest data indicates a net loss of tree cover, with a decrease of approximately 1.25%. This loss is primarily driven by shifting agriculture, which accounts for the majority of tree cover loss, followed by forestry activities, wildfires, and urbanization.

The country's tree cover extent spans over 53 million hectares, which has been subject to various disturbances leading to a net change in tree cover that includes a loss of over 2.20 million hectares and a gain of approximately 1.40 million hectares. The disturbances have resulted in a net loss of nearly 790,000 hectares, reflecting the challenges faced in maintaining and increasing tree cover.

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In a recent incident, a fire alert was reported in the region of Sinaloa, Mexico, on November 13, 2024. This single incident adds to the ongoing environmental concerns regarding forest fires and their role in tree cover loss.

The impact of these losses is not only ecological but also has significant implications for carbon emissions, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent being released into the atmosphere due to these activities. The data underscores the urgency for strategies aimed at sustainable land management and forest conservation to mitigate tree cover loss and its associated effects on the environment.

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