Sudan's Tree Cover Gains Outpace Losses Despite Recent Fire Incident

Sudan's Tree Cover Gains Outpace Losses Despite Recent Fire Incident

A recent fire incident in South Kordofan, Sudan, has highlighted the ongoing environmental challenges the country faces. On December 16, 2024, a fire alert was registered in the region, adding to the list of environmental incidents Sudan has encountered over the years. Despite this, data indicates a positive trend in the country's tree cover changes.

Sudan, with an area of over 187 million hectares, has a tree cover extent of approximately 72,712 hectares. Over the years, the country has experienced varying degrees of tree cover loss primarily due to shifting agriculture. However, the net change in tree cover shows a promising increase. The stable tree cover is reported at over 3.70 million hectares, with a net gain of around 131,288 hectares, marking a 3.45% increase.