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14 Sept 2024

Argentina Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss with Latest Fire Incident in Córdoba
Argentina Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss with Latest Fire Incident in Córdoba

Argentina has experienced a significant tree cover loss over the past two decades, with the latest incident being a fire alert in the Córdoba Province. The country's tree cover extent spans approximately 39 million hectares, which has seen a net loss of over 3.50 million hectares, marking a 10.45% decrease in tree cover. Shifting agriculture and forestry remain the leading drivers of this loss, contributing to over 50% of the total deforestation. In 2022 alone, shifting agriculture was responsible for a tree cover loss of approximately 78,317 hectares, while forestry accounted for about 40,544 hectares. Wildfires and urbanization also play a role but to a lesser extent. The recent fire in Córdoba adds to the cumulative impact on Argentina's natural landscape, highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing land use and forest conservation.

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