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15 Sept 2024

Mozambique Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Recent Fire Incident
Mozambique Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Recent Fire Incident

Mozambique has experienced a significant decline in tree cover over the past two decades, with a net loss of over 4.30 million hectares, marking a 10.21% decrease in its tree cover extent. This loss has been primarily driven by shifting agriculture, which accounts for the vast majority of the tree cover loss. Urbanization and forestry activities also contribute to the decline, albeit to a much lesser extent.

The latest incident in Manica Province, where a fire alert was recorded on September 15, 2024, adds to the ongoing environmental challenges faced by the country. While the number of fire alerts in Mozambique has varied over the years, each incident contributes to the broader trend of habitat destruction and environmental degradation.

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The cumulative impact of these losses is substantial, considering that Mozambique's tree cover plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, climate regulation, and biodiversity conservation. The loss of tree cover not only has immediate environmental impacts but also poses long-term challenges for the sustainability of the country's natural resources and the well-being of its communities.

As the data indicates, the need for effective management and conservation strategies is imperative to curb the trend of tree cover loss and mitigate the consequences of such environmental incidents.

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