Benin has witnessed a significant tree cover loss over the past two decades, with shifting agriculture being the predominant driver. The country's tree cover extent, which stands at approximately 168,568 hectares, has seen a net decrease of 7.12% due to various factors, excluding unknown drivers. The latest incident on November 17, 2024, recorded a fire in the Est Region, Burkina Faso, indicating ongoing environmental challenges. Over the years, urbanization has also contributed to the tree cover loss, albeit to a lesser extent than agriculture. The cumulative impact of these losses has raised concerns about the country's forest resources and the sustainability of its land use practices.
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