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16 Aug 2024

Iraq Confronts Environmental Challenge as Tree Cover Changes
Iraq Confronts Environmental Challenge as Tree Cover Changes

Iraq has recently faced a significant environmental incident, with a fire alert reported in the Basra Governorate. This event underscores the broader challenges the country faces in terms of tree cover change. Over the years, Iraq has experienced a fluctuating pattern of tree cover loss and gain. The total area of Iraq spans over 44 million hectares, with a relatively small tree cover extent of approximately 17,504 hectares.

Analysis of historical data reveals that the country has seen a net gain in tree cover of about 8,903 hectares, despite some annual losses. This net change represents a positive shift of roughly 30.50% when considering the total tree cover extent. However, the loss of 553 hectares over the years indicates ongoing environmental pressures.

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The causes of tree cover loss have varied, with no single driver identified as the predominant factor. The absence of specific drivers such as shifting agriculture, forestry, wildfires, and urbanization in the data suggests that other factors may be contributing to these changes.

As Iraq grapples with these environmental issues, the latest incident in Basra serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and sustainable management of natural resources to protect and enhance the country's tree cover for future generations.

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