Forestry activities, urbanization, and wildfires, although less significant than agriculture, also contribute to the loss of tree cover. The impact of these drivers is evident in the rise of CO2 emissions, which have seen a peak in recent years. The year 2022 alone witnessed nearly 38.67 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions due to tree cover loss.
The loss of tree cover in Ecuador is not just a number; it represents a multitude of ecological consequences, including habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and contribution to climate change. The country's rich ecosystems, such as the Amazon rainforest and the Andean cloud forests, are under threat, and the data underscores the urgency of addressing these environmental challenges.
