This trend underscores the need for a broader discussion on sustainable land management practices in Mozambique to curb the loss of valuable tree cover, which is crucial for maintaining biodiversity, soil health, and climate regulation.
Mozambique has experienced significant tree cover loss over the past two decades, with shifting agriculture being the predominant driver. Analysis of historical data reveals a steady trend of deforestation, with a total loss of 4,897,465.16 hectares of tree cover, which represents a 10.21% decrease in the country's tree cover. The most recent incident data shows a fire alert in the Cabo Delgado Province, indicating ongoing environmental challenges.
The country's tree cover extent, which originally spanned over 28,917,947 hectares, has been consistently affected by human activities. Shifting agriculture alone has contributed to the majority of the tree cover loss, with urbanization and forestry also playing smaller roles. The impact is evident in the net change in tree cover, which has seen a net loss of 4,314,277.46 hectares after accounting for gains and disturbances.
Explore country profileThis trend underscores the need for a broader discussion on sustainable land management practices in Mozambique to curb the loss of valuable tree cover, which is crucial for maintaining biodiversity, soil health, and climate regulation.
