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17 Jul 2024

Namibia's Zambezi Region Reports Fire Incident Amidst Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges
Namibia's Zambezi Region Reports Fire Incident Amidst Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges

In a recent development, Namibia's Zambezi Region recorded a fire incident on July 17, 2024, highlighting the country's persistent struggle with tree cover loss. Namibia, with an area of over 82 million hectares, has a relatively small tree cover extent of approximately 3,835 hectares. Over the years, the country has experienced a net change in tree cover that reflects a loss of 15,674 hectares, against a gain of 15,114 hectares, resulting in a net loss of 560 hectares, which is a 0.34% decrease from the stable tree cover.

Shifting agriculture has been identified as the primary driver of tree cover loss, accounting for significant portions of the lost hectares annually. Notably, the year 2021 saw a tree cover loss of 4.37 hectares, with shifting agriculture responsible for 0.29 hectares of this loss. In 2022, the total tree cover loss was 1.01 hectares, with shifting agriculture again being the main contributor.

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The incident in the Zambezi Region serves as a reminder of the ongoing environmental challenges that Namibia faces. The country's tree cover is vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting agriculture, and providing livelihoods for its citizens. The continued loss, even if marginal, has implications for the country's ecological balance and the well-being of its inhabitants.

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